International. The Dow Chemical Company has announced the official opening of its coating materials plant in western China. The new facility, located in the Cheng Mei Petrochemical Zone, about 50 kilometers from Chengdu, will produce acrylic emulsion and additives to meet the growing needs of the architectural and industrial coating markets.
The plant is Dow's first manufacturing site in western China and is evidence of Dow's firm commitment to exploring China's emerging Western domestic markets, as well as its support for the Chinese government's Belt and Road initiative.
"Western China is at the forefront of the nation's Belt and Road initiative. Sustainable urbanization and improved infrastructure in the region offer tremendous business opportunities for Dow," said Yoke Loon Lim, president of Dow Greater China.
Since construction began, the plant adhered to Dow's global safety, health and environmental guidelines. It will run as a role model for sustainable operations. Wastewater, waste gases and solid waste will be treated with Dow's advanced techniques and in accordance with China's national and local sustainability requirements.
Currently, Dow operates 17 manufacturing plants and 10 business centers with approximately 5,000 employees throughout Greater China, which is now the second largest international market for Dow globally.
