By: ICN Bureau
Last updated : October 16, 2025 10:14 am
In 2027, Nouryon will also begin producing modified methylaluminoxane (MMAO) in China
Global specialty chemicals leader Nouryon announced important investments in China to support the country’s increasing demand for high-performance polymers and grow alongside its customers in one of the world’s fastest growing polymer markets.
At its site in Jiaxing, Nouryon has completed a capacity expansion for metal alkyls production, which will ultimately double its ability to produce triethylaluminum, a co-catalyst essential in the manufacture of polyethylene and polypropylene for packaging, automotive components and consumer goods.
In 2027, Nouryon will also begin producing modified methylaluminoxane (MMAO) in China, a key component in catalysts for polyolefin elastomers used in solar panels, another rapidly growing segment in China. Additionally, in 2026, the company will open an organic peroxides innovation center in Tianjin to provide specialized polymer application capabilities for faster product development and enhanced customer support.
“Nouryon’s investments in China reflect our commitment to delivering future-ready polymer specialties solutions through localized manufacturing and innovation,” said Larry Ryan, president at Nouryon.
“By leveraging our global polymer catalyst expertise and applying it to local market needs, we are enhancing supply reliability, accelerating innovation and supporting our customers’ growth.” Ryan added that the metal alkyls expansion also included key infrastructure upgrades, specifically the installation of advanced thermal oxidizer emission control systems and added capabilities for blending and cylinder transfilling.
These developments further strengthen the strategic importance of Nouryon’s Jiaxing site, which already houses an R&D laboratory established in 2024. The lab focuses on improving process efficiency and pioneering new production methods for metal alkyls, playing a vital role in supporting polyolefin innovation and regulatory alignment in China.
These projects fall under Nouryon’s Performance Materials segment within its Polymer Specialties business unit. As a global leader in this space, Nouryon’s polymer solutions help make products lighter, more durable and more efficient – supporting innovation across the entire polymer lifecycle, from production and modification to recycling.
Nouryon operates a global network of metal alkyl production sites in La Porte, Texas; Rotterdam, Netherlands; and Jiaxing, China. The company also operates metal alkyl application centers in Deventer, Netherlands; and Jiaxing, China, and transfilling and blending stations in Jiaxing, China; Paulínia, Brazil; and Mahad, India.