Evonik operates new foam plant in Shanghai

It took only nine months for Evonik's 1200-sq.m. ROHACELL® plant to complete construction after its groundbreaking held in April 2015. This plant is Evonik’s third and the latest addition to the ROHACELL global production facilities. The other two ROHACELL production sites are presently operating in  Darmstadt, Germany and Alabama, USA.

According to Dr. Claas Klasen, President of the Evonik Greater China region, "Greater China is a key growth region for Evonik . Evonik Greater China region continues to contribute to the strong performance of the group." The new plant reflects Evonik’s commitment to a strategic decision to bring products closer to customers in Asia, which is a key milestone for growth of the ROHACELL foam business.

ROHACELL is a fast growing, innovative structural foam products used worldwide in a variety of industries including aviation, automotive, electronics, medical and sports equipment. The lightweight material has already been applied in Asia’s aviation industry, including the regional jet ARJ21-700 and also the prototype of China’s first large commercial airliner C919 that is scheduled to enter into commercial service in 2018.