Arlanxeo to Develop New Hydrogenated Nitrile Butadiene Rubber Unit

Engineering Arlanxeo to Develop New Hydrogenated Nitrile Butadiene Rubber Unit

04.03.2024 Source: Press release Arlanxeo 1 min Reading Time

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With an annual production capacity of 5,000 tons, Arlanxeo has plans to develop a new hydrogenated nitrile butadiene rubber plant in Changzhou, China. The unit is expected to begin operations in the third quarter of 2025.

Therban is widely used in the automotive sector, for example, in timing belts.
(Source: Arlanxeo)

The Hague/Netherlands – Arlanxeo has recently announced the planned construction of a hydrogenated nitrile butadiene rubber (HNBR) plant in Changzhou, China. With a nameplate annual production capacity of 5,000 tons, the first phase of construction will allow for the production of 2,500 tons of high-quality rubber per year. The plant is expected to begin operations in the third quarter of 2025.

“Arlanxeo continues to invest in high-growth markets, and we are delighted to announce our plans for a new Therban plant in China. This announcement marks a significant step toward meeting the growing global demand for advanced synthetic rubber products,” said Stephan van Santbrink, CEO, Arlanxeo.

Arlanxeo produces and markets HNBR grades under the Therban brand. Therban is renowned for its resilience to extreme temperatures, chemicals, and abrasion, and is widely used in demanding applications in automotive systems, oil exploration, mechanical engineering, aerospace, and batteries for new mobility solutions.

“Arlanxeo’s new Therban plant in Changzhou will allow us to serve the growing market demand for HNBR with high-quality, locally produced synthetic rubber. We look forward to collaborating with our customers and business partners as we continue to explore the considerable application potential of Therban,” said Hong Sun, Managing Director, Arlanxeo China.

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