Croda, manufacturer of speciality chemical ingredients enhance everyday consumer and industrial products, has opened the expanded alkoxylation facilities on Jurong Island in Singapore. The nearly £18 million capital investment will more than double the capacity at the site. The inauguration ceremony was officiated by Dr. Nick Challoner, President of Croda Asia Pacific and the guest-of-honour, Cindy Koh, Director of the Energy & Chemicals Group of the Singapore Economic Development Board (EDB).
Croda has had a long presence in Singapore, with the opening of its first sales office in the country in 1985.
In 1990, Croda Singapore started manufacturing esters and in 1999 moved to Jurong Island to start up its first integrated alkoxylation plant in Asia. This most recent expansion is the company’s largest investment in Singapore since the plant was built.
In April of 2014, Croda announced the opening of its Collaboration & Training Centre (CTC), located on mainland Singapore, which includes state-of-the-art product validation and claim substantiation laboratories, a hair and skin salon and a training centre to support customer needs within the region. “Croda is making significant investments in our capabilities in China, Japan, Indonesia and India to respond faster to customer needs,” commented Mr. Julian Yeo, Managing Director – Operations at Croda.
In addition to these expansions in Asia, Croda has recently announced a £120 million capital investment in North America that will lead to 100 percent sustainable non-ionic surfactants from bioethanol. That investment “represents a tidal shift, especially for consumer goods manufacturers who are striving for sustainability and performance,” said Group Chief Executive, Steve Foots. “At Croda, sustainability is fundamental to who we are and what we do and we’re proud to be launching this first of its kind initiative.”
About Croda
Croda has more than 3,600 employees working across 18 manufacturing sites and in offices in over 30 countries.Its focus is on developing and delivering ingredients for: Coatings and Polymers, Crop Care, Geo Technologies, Health Care, Home Care, Industrial Chemicals, Lubricants, Personal Care and Polymer Additives.
