KRATON™ Polymers Business Acquires New Plant
HOUSTON — The KRATON™ Polymers Business, a leading manufacturer and supplier of styrenic block copolymers, has become the official owner of SBS production facilities in Wesseling, Germany. The move follows transfer of ownership from Elenac, the polyethylene joint-venture company operated by Shell and BASF.
The acquisition marks the official launch of KRATON Polymers GmbH, which is the latest step in the establishment of an independent global structure for the KRATON Polymers Business.