This year, Eastman Chemical Company to accelerate into the Chinese market, not only in China International Plastics and Rubber Exhibition, China International Medical Equipment Fair, China International Adhesives and Sealants Exhibition extravaganza show, recently but also announced a partnership with China Petrochemical Yangzi Petrochemical Co., Ltd. was set up in Nanjing, a world-class facility. Recently, the reporter interviewed in Shanghai, vice president and adhesives and plasticizers, general manager, Mr. of Erwin Dijkman.
Quickly growing business with the acquisition.
Eastman Chemical is a global specialty chemicals company, the company's main business is specialty materials, additives and functional materials, adhesives and plasticizers and fibers. Mr. Erwin Dijkman said, we pay attention to the advantage of its close connection with the “expertise and innovation "as a global industry leader. Eastman adhere to market-oriented, to provide advanced solutions for local customers, both through acquisitions and investment bigger and stronger. Eastman had approximately 13,000 employees worldwide and more than 40 bases.
"Last year, Eastman acquired U.S. Solutia to expand the product line, and the company with annual sales of $ 9.3 billion this acquisition there are two main factors: first, Eastman and Solutia's businesses are belong to the scope of the specialty chemicals, rapid amplification through the acquisition of the product line; second, with the acquisition of a company come in, to further expand the company's global network, Solutia is a huge sales network in Asia and China, after the acquisition of Solutia, in the Asia-Pacific District business will enter a rapid growth stage. " Erwin Dijkman told reporters, on the recent acquisitions business, the acquisition of the company's corporate culture is closer to Eastman. Products, human or sales operations are entering into good fusion period.
Investment must take into account the long-term benefits
The Asia-Pacific region is the most important market in Eastman. Erwin Dijkman said Eastman global business volume of 25% from the Asia-Pacific region, the company's goals is to maintain sustained growth in the region. "Of course, the center of gravity of the Asia-Pacific business is in China. Despite China's economic slowdown in the past few years, but we firmly believe that the rapid development of the Chinese market will continue for a longer period of time to come. For example，Hydrogenated petroleum resin, the focus of the growth of the industry in the Asia Pacific, especially in China. "
The investment project in Nanjing to build a world's largest hydrogenated hydrocarbon resin production plant, plans to put into operation by the end of 2014, will produce 50,000 tons of Regalite hydrogenated petroleum resin, so that Eastman hydrogenated petroleum resin production of the world's upgrade50%, not only to ensure the supply of the Asia-Pacific region, but also to meet the needs of customers in other regions.
Provide extensive technical support
What are the Eastman core competitiveness? Erwin Dijkman answered that class technology and provides customers with innovative solutions, and is committed to environmental protection, to fulfill their social responsibilities, safe production and sustainable development. Eastman is committed to grow together and customers, and constantly improved formulation, development of products, and the establishment of a rich product line to meet the changing needs of the market. Such as product Regalite, when used as a hot melt adhesive, make the diapers thinner and lighter, better ventilation. When used in the field of packaging allows the product complies with EU food standards.
“Use technology in the future development of the client, we can get drawn, and to help them grow. This is our firm commitment. " Erwin Dijkman said.
Quickly growing business with the acquisition.
Eastman Chemical is a global specialty chemicals company, the company's main business is specialty materials, additives and functional materials, adhesives and plasticizers and fibers. Mr. Erwin Dijkman said, we pay attention to the advantage of its close connection with the “expertise and innovation "as a global industry leader. Eastman adhere to market-oriented, to provide advanced solutions for local customers, both through acquisitions and investment bigger and stronger. Eastman had approximately 13,000 employees worldwide and more than 40 bases.
"Last year, Eastman acquired U.S. Solutia to expand the product line, and the company with annual sales of $ 9.3 billion this acquisition there are two main factors: first, Eastman and Solutia's businesses are belong to the scope of the specialty chemicals, rapid amplification through the acquisition of the product line; second, with the acquisition of a company come in, to further expand the company's global network, Solutia is a huge sales network in Asia and China, after the acquisition of Solutia, in the Asia-Pacific District business will enter a rapid growth stage. " Erwin Dijkman told reporters, on the recent acquisitions business, the acquisition of the company's corporate culture is closer to Eastman. Products, human or sales operations are entering into good fusion period.
Investment must take into account the long-term benefits
The Asia-Pacific region is the most important market in Eastman. Erwin Dijkman said Eastman global business volume of 25% from the Asia-Pacific region, the company's goals is to maintain sustained growth in the region. "Of course, the center of gravity of the Asia-Pacific business is in China. Despite China's economic slowdown in the past few years, but we firmly believe that the rapid development of the Chinese market will continue for a longer period of time to come. For example，Hydrogenated petroleum resin, the focus of the growth of the industry in the Asia Pacific, especially in China. "
The investment project in Nanjing to build a world's largest hydrogenated hydrocarbon resin production plant, plans to put into operation by the end of 2014, will produce 50,000 tons of Regalite hydrogenated petroleum resin, so that Eastman hydrogenated petroleum resin production of the world's upgrade50%, not only to ensure the supply of the Asia-Pacific region, but also to meet the needs of customers in other regions.
Provide extensive technical support
What are the Eastman core competitiveness? Erwin Dijkman answered that class technology and provides customers with innovative solutions, and is committed to environmental protection, to fulfill their social responsibilities, safe production and sustainable development. Eastman is committed to grow together and customers, and constantly improved formulation, development of products, and the establishment of a rich product line to meet the changing needs of the market. Such as product Regalite, when used as a hot melt adhesive, make the diapers thinner and lighter, better ventilation. When used in the field of packaging allows the product complies with EU food standards.
“Use technology in the future development of the client, we can get drawn, and to help them grow. This is our firm commitment. " Erwin Dijkman said.