Kraton to Expand SBS Capacity

Kraton Expands SBS Capacity Kraton Corporation, a world leader in sustainable production of specialty polymers and high-value bio-based products derived from pine tree pulping co-products, announced that as of 2024, it will significantly expand its styrene-butadiene-styrene block copolymer (SBS) supply capacity at its Belpre, Ohio facility. The facility's production capacity is expected to increase by 24 kilotons annually through 2025. Holger Jung, CEO of Kraton Polymers, stated: "We are excited to announce our plans to expand our Belpre production capacity. This expansion supports our growth strategy and addresses increasing SBS demand from our customers in North America. Global supply chain challenges and force majeure events in 2022 impacted our operations, but we successfully navigated through them and emerged stronger. We understand the importance of a reliable and efficient supply chain. This expansion will enable us to efficiently deliver the products and solutions our customers trust with consistent quality. We thank our customers for their patience and confidence as we work to meet their needs with best-in-class solutions." By increasing its capacity, Kraton is demonstrating its commitment to enhancing product reliability and meeting demand from both current and prospective customers. To further expand its SBS capacity in North America and strengthen its regional position, Kraton continues to explore additional production expansion opportunities. Source