Covestro Invests a Double-Digit Million Euros to Modernize Production Plant in Germany
To strengthen the sustainability and competitiveness of TDI (toluene diisocyanate) production for the manufacture of flexible foams in Europe, Covestro is investing a mid to high double-digit million amount in the modernization of its production plant in Dormagen, Germany by 2025. The plant was commissioned in early 2015 and is considered one of the most advanced TDI production facilities in the world. The plant has an annual capacity of 300,000 tons. It uses the gas phase technology developed by Covestro, which even before modernization, required up to 60% less energy and up to 80% less solvent than conventional processes.
The current investment will significantly increase the efficiency and sustainability of the plant even further. TDI is an important raw material for soft foams, which provide comfort in everyday products, including mattresses, upholstered furniture, and car seats. The material will continue to play an important role for Covestro and the processing industries in the future.