Dow Chemical JV to launch polyurethane plant Dec 11
VLADIMIR. Dec 8 (Interfax) - Dow Izolan, the joint venture between Dow Chemical of the U.S. and the Russian company Izolan, will open the doors of a polyurethane plant in the Vladimir region on December 11, the regional administration announced in a press release.
Dow Izolan has put 30 million euros into the construction of the plant, which will be able to turn out 35,000 tonnes of product per year. It will make polyurethane components used in construction, the automobile industry, furniture and shoes, and the production of household appliances. Building began on September 9, 2008.
The company Izolan is primarily involved in the production and sale of polyurethane systems for rigid and elastic penopolyurethanes. The joint venture with Dow Chemical was set up in November of 2006. Its polyurethane focus includes setting up plants to make the material.