Specialty chemicals producer Clariant is opening a new desiccant manufacturing plant at its facility in Zhengjiang, China.
The new facility will produce Clariant's line of Container Dri II products alongside a full range of desiccant bags.
Its cargo desiccants, Container Dri II helps in protecting goods from moisture and water damage during transportation by container, rail barge or truck. The company says edible cargo and sensitive goods can be preserved for a longer time with the Container Dri II.
The Zhengjiang plant is suitable because of its access to locally-sourced bentonite clay and the drying facilities offered by its Functional Minerals Business Unit to support its production of desiccant bags for export packagers, machine manufacturers and food packaging.
Clariant head of business group cargo and device protection, BU functional minerals Justin Mueller said: "Clariant's desiccant products are highly-regarded within the logistics industry. With our new facility, access to local clay sources, and drying capabilities we have a sustainable opportunity to provide desiccant bags into the Chinese market at the consistent, high quality level customers expect from Clariant.
"This site will also help to support our expansion in the area of food protection in the local Chinese market and internationally. We are well-placed to build on our existing strong relationships with global companies who also have operations in China."
This is Clariant's second Container Dri II production plant after the one in Indonesia that the company opened in March 2014 to meet the growing demand for desiccants in Asia. It also produces desiccants in plants in Brazil, Turkey and USA.
Image: Clariant's new desiccant manufacturing plant in Zhengjiang, China. Photo: courtesy of Clariant.
