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Emery Oleochemicals planning $50M expansion in Cincinnati
• Emery Oleochemicals is investing $50 million to expand its
Cincinnati manufacturing facilities in Winton Hills and create 30
new jobs.
• The new state-of-the-art plant will produce high-performance
products for the automotive, furniture, appliance and other
industries. The 30 new jobs will be in chemical processing and
research and development.
• Emery Oleochemicals is a successor to the Emery Industries
manufacturing business that was founded in Cincinnati in the
1800s to make tallow for oil lamps.
Link: http://www.bizjournals.com/cincinnati/news/2012/10/10/emery-oleochemicals-making50m.html
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Emery Oleochemicals planning $50M expansion in Cincinnati
Business Courier
Date: Wednesday, October 10, 2012, 2:56pm EDT - Last Modified: Wednesday, October 10, 2012, 2:59pm EDT
Emery Oleochemicals is investing $50 million to expand its Cincinnati manufacturing
facilities in Winton Hills and create 30 new jobs.
The Malaysia-based company is the largest manufacturer of oleochemicals in North
America. Oleochemicals are chemicals derived from plants and animal fats.
Emery said in a news release the new state-of-the-art plant will produce highperformance products for the automotive, furniture, appliance and other industries. The
30 new jobs will be in chemical processing and research and development.
Emery said it currently employs more 250 people at the Este Avenue complex. In its
release, it thanked the cities of Cincinnati and St. Bernard, Hamilton County, and the
state of Ohio for their support of the expansion project.
Further details were not immediately available.
Emery Oleochemicals is a successor to the Emery Industries manufacturing business
that was founded in Cincinnati in the 1800s to make tallow for oil lamps.
It was spun off from Cognis Corp. as Cognis Oleochemicals, a 50-50 joint venture, in
2006. Cognis sold its stake two years later, and the company was rebranded as Emery
Oleochemicals. Cognis, which retained other production facilities, offices and labs at the
complex, was acquired by BASF in 2010. BASF announced in 2011 that it would close
Cognis’s adjacent North American headquarters in 2012, eliminating 167 local jobs.
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12 Oct 2012
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M'sian headquartered Emery to spend RM153mil on expansion of
US facility
• Emery Oleochemicals will invest US$50mil (RM153mil) to
expand its US manufacturing facility in Cincinnati, Ohio
• The new state-of-the-art plant would produce high-performance
bio-based polyols products for the automotive, furniture, major
appliances (white goods) and various other industries.
• The investment is one of Emery Oleochemicals strategic global
projects designed to further its strength in becoming a specialty
solutions provider.
Link: http://thestar.com.my/news/story.asp?file=/2012/10/12/business/12160810
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M'sian headquartered Emery to spend RM153mil on expansion of
US facility
PETALING JAYA: Emery Oleochemicals, a world leading natural-based chemicals
producer headquartered in Malaysia, will invest US$50mil (RM153mil) to expand its US
manufacturing facility in Cincinnati, Ohio.
It said in a statement yesterday that the new state-of-the-art plant would produce highperformance bio-based polyols products for the automotive, furniture, major appliances
(white goods) and various other industries.
“This investment is one of our strategic global projects designed to further our strength in
becoming a specialty solutions provider,” it said.
Emery Oleochemicals, which is a 50:50 joint venture between Sime Darby Plantation and
PTT Global Chemical International Pte Ltd, has built a name for itself in Cincinnati since
1840 as the first to manufacture and produce tallow for oil lamps.
It currently operates five manufacturing facilities in Asia-Pacific, Europe and North
America.
Emery said it had embarked on an plan to grow its natural-based product portfolio and
increase production capacities across the globe.
This includes the recent US$25mil investment in the manufacturing facility and technical
development centre in Loxstedt, Germany and the start-up of a new manufacturing site in
Selangor.
It said both facilities would employ unique technologies to focus on region-specific market
needs catering to customers in the plastics, coatings and lubricant industries.
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12 Oct 2012
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Emery Oleochem to invest US$50m in Cincinnati expansion
• Emery Oleochemicals is investing US$50 million (RM154
million) to expand its manufacturing facility in Cincinnati, Ohio,
in the US.
• The new facility will enhance US operations into an integrated
site to deliver high-performance solutions.
• The investment is one of Emery Oleochemicals strategic global
projects designed to further its strength in becoming a specialty
solutions provider.
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Link: http://www.btimes.com.my/Current_News/BTIMES/articles/11EMERY/Article/
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Emery Oleochem to invest US$50m in Cincinnati expansion
KUALA
LUMPUR:
Natural-based
chemicals
producer, Emery Oleochemicals is investing US$50
million (RM154 million) to expand its manufacturing
facility in Cincinnati, Ohio, in the US.
In a statement here yesterday, its group chief
executive officer, Dr Kongkrapan Intarajang said the
new facility will enhance US operations into an
integrated site to deliver high-performance solutions.
"Our expansion project in Cincinnati is a timely
addition to our global expansion efforts as we seek
to provide the marketplace with a new line of value-added solutions derived from
renewable raw materials," he said.
The plant will produce high-performance bio-based polyols products for the automotive,
furniture, major appliances (white goods) and various other industries.
The investment is one of the company's strategic global projects designed to boost its
strength in becoming a specialty solutions provider, said Kongkrapan.
Emery Oleochemicals, with its headquarters in Malaysia, is a 50:50 joint venture between
Sime Darby Plantation and PTT Global Chemical International Pte Ltd. Bernama
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Bernama
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Emery Oleochemicals Invests US$50 million in US to expand its
facility
• Emery Oleochemicals is investing US$50 million (RM154 million)
to expand its manufacturing facility in Cincinnati, Ohio, in the US.
• The new facility will enhance US operations into an integrated
site to deliver high-performance solutions
• The new state-of-the-art plant would produce high-performance
bio-based polyols products for the automotive, furniture, major
appliances (white goods) and various other industries.
Link: http://www.bernama.com/bernama/v6/bm/newsbusiness.php?id=701337
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The Malay Mail
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12 Oct 2012
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M’sian firm expands US plant
 Emery Oleochemicals is investing US$50 million for the
expansion of its Cincinnati manufacturing facilities in
Winton Hills.
 The strategic investment is to provide a new line of naturalbased solutions for the automotive, furniture and white
goods industries.
 The investment is one of the company’s strategic global
projects designed to further its strength in becoming a
specialty solutions provider.
Link: http://www.mmail.com.my/story/m%E2%80%99sian-firm-expands-us-plant-33224
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M’sian firm expands US plant
The largest manufacturer of natural-based chemicals in North America, Emery
Oleochemicals — with its headquarters in Malaysia — is investing US$50 million for the
expansion of its Cincinnati manufacturing facilities in Winton Hills.
In a statement yesterday, group chief executive offi cer Dr Kongkrapan Intarajang (pic)
said the strategic investment is to provide a new line of natural-based solutions for the
automotive, furniture and white goods industries.
Oleochemicals are chemicals derived from plants and animal fats.
“This investment is one of the company’s strategic global projects designed to further its
strength in becoming a specialty solutions provider.”
The fi rm now operates fi ve manufacturing facilities spanning three regions, Asia Pacifi
c, Europe and North America — producing wideranging renewable based chemicals
used in many leading industries such as home and personal care, polymer and
agriculture.
The company’s new manufacturing site is scheduled for commercialisation in the fourth
quarter of 2014 and will be in addition to its existing Cincinnati operations.
Emery Oleochemicals has embarked on an aggressive journey to grow its naturalbased
product portfolio and increase production capacities across the globe.
This includes the recent US$25 million (RM76.8 million) investment in the manufacturing
facility and technical development centre in Loxstedt, Germany and the start up of a new
manufacturing site in Selangor, Malaysia.
Both facilities will employ unique technologies to focus on region-specifi c market needs
catering to customers in the plastics, coatings and lubricant industries.
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12 Oct 2012
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Emery Oleochemicals to build biobased polyols plant at Cincinnati
• Emery Oleochemicals is investing US$50 million (RM154
million) to expand its manufacturing facility in Cincinnati, Ohio, in
the US.
• The new state-of-the-art plant would produce high-performance
bio-based polyols products for the automotive, furniture, major
appliances (white goods) and various other industries.
Link: http://www.chemweek.com/home/top_of_the_news/Emery-Oleochemicals-to-build-biobasedpolyols-plant-at-Cincinnati_46918.html
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12 Oct 2012
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Emery Oleochemicals to invest $50m in Cincinnati, US expansion
• Emery Oleochemicals is investing US$50 million (RM154
million) to expand its manufacturing facility in Cincinnati, Ohio, in
the US.
• The new state-of-the-art plant would produce high-performance
bio-based polyols products for the automotive, furniture, major
appliances (white goods) and various other industries.
Link: http://www.worldofchemicals.com/media/emery-oleochemicals-to-invest-50m-in-cincinnatius-expansion/4369.html
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Emery Oleochemicals to invest $50m in Cincinnati, US
expansion
The plant will produce high-performance bio-based polyols products for the automotive,
furniture, major appliances (white goods) and various other industries.
KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA: Natural-based chemicals producer, Emery
Oleochemicals is investing $50 million (RM154 million) to expand its manufacturing
facility in Cincinnati, Ohio, in the US. The new facility will enhance US operations into an
integrated site to deliver high-performance solutions, said the company statement,
reported Business Courier.
“Our expansion project in Cincinnati is a timely addition to our global expansion efforts
as we seek to provide the marketplace with a new line of value-added solutions derived
from renewable raw materials,” said Dr Kongkrapan Intarajang, Group Chief Executive
Officer, Emery Oleochemicals.
The plant will produce high-performance bio-based polyols products for the automotive,
furniture, major appliances (white goods) and various other industries. “The investment
is one of the company’s strategic global projects designed to boost its strength in
becoming a specialty solutions provider,” said Kongkrapan.
Malaysia-based, Emery Oleochemicals, is a 50:50 joint venture between Sime Darby
Plantation and PTT Global Chemical International Pte Ltd Bernama. The company has a
global presence in 3 continents with plants in North America, Germany and Malaysia.
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12 Oct 2012
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Emery Oleochemicals to expand US facility
• Emery Oleochemicals is investing US$50 million (RM154
million) to expand its manufacturing facility in Cincinnati, Ohio, in
the US.
• The new state-of-the-art plant would produce high-performance
bio-based polyols products for the automotive, furniture, major
appliances (white goods) and various other industries.
Link: http://www.chemicals-technology.com/news/newsemery-oleochemicals-expand-us-facility
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Emery Oleochemicals to expand US facility
12 October 2012
Malaysia-based Emery Oleochemicals is investing $50m to expand its manufacturing
facilities in Winton Hills, Cincinnati, US.
The new plant will produce high-performance products for the automotive, furniture,
appliance and other industries and add 30 new jobs in chemical processing, research
and development sectors.
The company at present employs more than 250 people at its Este Avenue complex.
Emery Oleochemicals was quoted by Business Courier as expressing its regards to the
cities of Cincinnati and St. Bernard, Hamilton County and the state of Ohio for their
support of the expansion project.
Oleochemicals are chemicals derived from plants and animal fats which are used in
biodiesel and detergent production.
Emery Oleochemicals, a 50:50 joint venture between Sime Darby Plantation and PTT
Chemical International and has presence on three continents, with plants in North
America, Germany and Malaysia.
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Bank acquisition includes Cincinnati connection
 Two companies in the Tri-State are prepared for expansion,
including Emery Oleochemicals Rightsource
Link: http://www.wcpo.com/dpp/news/region_central_cincinnati/downtown/bank-acquisitionincludes-cincinnati-connection
CINCINNATI - 9 News talks with Crystal Faulkner about the top local business headlines
including local changes to the gambling scene.
Faulkner tells 9 News that we will see more discussion surrounding a "racino" (a
combination race track and casino) in the Tri-State. This comes as the most recent
gaming reports show a drop in revenue at the existing Ohio casinos.
Two companies in the Tri-State are prepared for expansion, including Emery
Oleochemicals Rightsource.
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Emery Oleochemicals expands NOP capability
 The new facility will enhance US operations into an integrated
site to deliver high-performance solutions.
 The plant will produce high-performance bio-based polyols
products for the automotive, furniture, major appliances and
various other industries.
 Expansion project in Cincinnati is a timely addition to its global
expansion efforts, providing the marketplace with a new line of
value-added solutions derived from renewable raw materials.
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Emery Oleochemicals expands NOP capability
16/10/2012
Dr. Kongkrapan Intarajang, group Chief Executive Officer explained that the new facility
will enhance US operations into an integrated site to deliver high-performance solutions.
"Our expansion project in Cincinnati is a timely addition to our global expansion efforts as
we seek to provide the marketplace with a new line of value-added solutions derived from
renewable raw materials, he said.
The plant will produce high-performance bio-based polyols products for the automotive,
furniture, major appliances and various other industries. The company recently acquired
production technology from the Batelle Institute to produce NOPs. Emery Oleochemicals
already trialled polyols derived from tallow oil in the USA, for use in several applications
including automotive seat foam.
Although these products perform well, some concern has been expressed among
processors about using animal-derived products in polyurethanes, eager not to offend
consumer's religious views or dietary preference. The oleochemicals will be derived from
plant oils and animal fats which are already widely used in biodiesel and detergent
production.
The new plant will produce high-performance products for the automotive, furniture,
appliance and other industries and add 30 new jobs in chemical processing, research and
development sectors. The investment is one of the company's strategic global projects
designed to boost its strength in becoming a speciality solutions provider, said
Kongkrapan.
Emery Oleochemicals is a 50:50 joint venture between Sime Darby Plantation and PTT
Chemical International and has presence on three continents, with plants in North
America, Germany and Malaysia.
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Mida.gov.my
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16 Oct 2012
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Emery Oleochem to expand US facility
 Emery Oleochemicals, a leading global natural-based
chemicals producer, is investing US$50 million (RM154
million) to expand its manufacturing facility in Cincinnati,
Ohio, in the US.
 The plant will produce high-performance bio-based polyols
products for the automotive, furniture, major appliances and
other industries.
 The expansion is one of the company’s strategic global
projects to strengthen its position to become a specialty
solutions provider.
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http://www.mida.gov.my/env3/index.php?mact=News,cntnt01,print,0&cntnt01articleid=1820&cntnt0
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Emery Oleochem to expand US facility
Emery Oleochemicals, a leading global natural-based chemicals producer, is investing
US$50 million (RM154 million) to expand its manufacturing facility in Cincinnati, Ohio, in
the US.
The company is a 50:50 joint venture between Sime Darby Plantation and PTT Global
Chemical International Pte Ltd and has its headquarters in Malaysia.
Emery Oleochemicals Group Chief Executive Officer, Dr Kongkrapan Intarajang in a
statement issued in Kuala Lumpur, yesterday said the new facility would enhance its US
operations into an integrated venue to deliver high-performance solutions. The plant will
produce high-performance bio-based polyols products for the automotive, furniture, major
appliances and other industries
The expansion is one of the company’s strategic global projects to strengthen its position
to become a specialty solutions provider, he added.
Kongkrapan viewed the new investment as a timely addition to its worldwide expansion as
the company looks to bring to the market a new line of value-added solutions based on
renewable raw materials
Adapted from NST Business Times and StarBiz 12 Oct 2012
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Bangkok Post
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19 Oct 2012
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PTTGC joint venture boosts biopolyol output
 Emery Oleochemicals will spend US$50 million to expand
its biopolyol capacity in the US.
 The plant in Cincinnati, Ohio, will expand the capacity of
high-performance, bio-based polyols in a move to expand
further into the downstream petrochemical business
including polyurethane.
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http://www.bangkokpost.com/business/economics/317616/pttgc-joint-venture-boosts-biopolyoloutput
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PTTGC joint venture boosts biopolyol output
SCG joining Japanese firm in factory study
Published: 19/10/2012 at 01:49 AM
Newspaper section: Business
Emery Oleochemicals, a 50:50 joint venture between the SET-listed PTT Global
Chemical Plc (PTTGC) and Malaysia's Sime Darby Bhd, will spend US$50 million to
expand its biopolyol capacity in the US.
Anon Sirisaengtaksin, PTTGC's chief executive, said the venture's plant in Cincinnati,
Ohio, will expand the capacity of high-performance, bio-based polyols in a move to
expand further into the downstream petrochemical business including polyurethane.
Biopolyols are used in the automobile, electrical, furniture and kitchenware sectors. The
enhanced production is expected to begin in late 2014.
Emery Oleochemicals achieved revenue of US$1.2 billion last year.
Apart from its leading position in natural-based chemicals, the company has expanded
into green plastic additives, oilfied chemicals, fatty acids, fatty alcohol, glycerin and
triacetin.
With factories in Asia, North America and Europe, Emery Oleochemicals has more than
1,000 employees and distributes its products in more than 50 countries.
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