Clariant announced the completion of its CHF 80 million investment to expand its state-of-the-art facilities at Daya Bay, China. According to the company, this significant upgrade substantially increases the company’s manufacturing capabilities for care chemicals, reinforcing its strategic position in the key Chinese growth market.
Raising the Bar for Specialty Chemicals and Pharma
The expansion enhances Clariant's production in two critical areas: specialty chemicals for personal and home care, and pharmaceutical excipients. This investment aims to directly address the increasing demand for high-quality, high-performance products from Chinese consumers and industries, per the company.
"This investment represents a pivotal moment for Clariant's operations in China," said Christian Vang, business president of care chemicals at Clariant. "With these expanded facilities, we are now better positioned to contribute to the health and well-being of Chinese consumers while supporting the growth of local industries..."
From Mild Surfactants to APIs and Low-VOC Coatings
For the pharmaceutical sector, the expansion includes a second spray tower, positioning Clariant as a key supplier of both active pharmaceutical ingredients in laxatives and essential excipients.
An extra reactor also was added to produce specialty chemicals including mild surfactants for the beauty industry and advanced soil-release polymers for home care.
The upgraded site also increases production capacity for ethylene oxide derivatives, enabling Clariant to offer sustainable solutions such as low-VOC coatings and additives for precision agriculture. Per the company, this development transforms the Daya Bay site into an integrated hub for innovation and production.
"The evolution of Daya Bay from Clariant's first ethoxylation plant in Asia to an integrated multi-purpose plant ... demonstrates our long-term vision for the region," explained Vang. "By bringing our innovation and expertise closer to customers, we're better positioned to help drive their developments forward while addressing our customers' sustainability targets and end-product performance needs."
