Celanese Announces Strategic Vinyl Acetate Contract in China
Business Wire
Nov 03, 2009
Celanese Corporation (NYSE: CE), a leading, global chemical company,
today announced a long-term agreement with Jiangxi Jiangwei High-Tech
Stock Co., Ltd., to supply Vinyl Acetate Monomer. Jiangwei will cease
production of its calcium carbide-based alternative for economic and
environmental reasons and instead source Celanese’s Vinyl Acetate
Monomer. This agreement reaffirms Celanese’s commitment as a key
industry partner in China delivering excellence in product quality,
production technology and environmental sustainability.
About Celanese
As a global leader in the chemicals industry, Celanese Corporation
makes products essential to everyday living. Our products, found in
consumer and industrial applications, are manufactured in North America,
Europe and Asia. Net sales totaled $6.8 billion in 2008, with
approximately 65% generated outside of North America. Known for
operational excellence and execution of its business strategies,
Celanese delivers value to customers around the globe with innovations
and best-in-class technologies. Based in Dallas, Texas, the company
employs approximately 8,000 employees worldwide. For more information on
Celanese Corporation, please visit the company's website at www.celanese.com.
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