•20 percent TDI capacity expansion in China 

•Reliable supply for Asia Pacific markets 

•Smart optimization of existing infrastructure 

HZ info,Materials manufacturer Covestro has successfully completed a major  debottlenecking project at its TDI (toluene diisocyanate) production facility in  Shanghai, China. The company has increased the annual production capacity  from 310,000 to 370,000 metric tons, representing a 20 percent expansion that  strengthens Covestro's position as a leading supplier of TDI in the Asia Pacific  region. 

The capacity expansion at Covestro Integrated Site Shanghai (CISS) comes in  response to growing customer demand for TDI, a key component used primarily in  flexible foams for furniture, mattresses and automotive applications. The  debottlenecking project was completed on schedule and will enable Covestro to  provide more reliable supply to customers throughout the region. 

Commitment to supporting customer growth 

"This investment demonstrates our commitment to supporting our customers'  growth in Asia Pacific, particularly in China and the broader region," said Xiaobin  Zhong, Covestro's Head of Performance Materials Sales in the Asia Pacific region.  "By expanding our TDI capacity in Shanghai, we ensure reliable supply to meet  increasing market demand while reinforcing our position as a preferred partner for  the furniture and automotive industries." 

The site, located in the Shanghai Chemical Industry Park, is one of Covestro's  largest production facilities worldwide. The successful debottlenecking project  involved optimizing existing production processes and infrastructure rather than  building new production lines, resulting in a more resource-efficient approach to  capacity expansion. 

Disciplined investments in growth areas 

"This achievement reflects our strategy of growing through smart, efficient  investments that deliver maximum value to our customers," said Hermann-Josef Doerholt, Head of Performance Materials at Covestro. “It also further strengthens  Covestro's global TDI production network, which includes world-scale plants in  Dormagen, Germany and Baytown, Texas, ensuring that we can reliably serve  customers across all major regions.” 

TDI is an essential component for producing flexible polyurethane foams, which  provide comfort in furniture, mattresses, and car seats.