Published on July 26, 2016

ExxonMobil has announced its plan to expand its Elastomers plant in Newport, Wales. The project is likely to be completed by end of 2017. This will led to an increase in its production capacity by 25% in manufacturing of Santoprene Thermoplastic Vulcanizate, high performance elastomers used in automobile industry and consumer applicants. “ExxonMobil is the world’s foremost supplier of engineered thermoplastic elastomers,” said Kurt Aerts, specialty elastomers and butyl rubber vice president at ExxonMobil Chemical. “Our investment in this expansion strengthens our leadership position and reflects our continuing commitment to help customers around the world manufacture high-performance products that require both flexibility and durability.”