allnex Announces the Next SCA Capacity Investment In APAC

allnex, a global leader in Sag Control Agent (SCA) resin technology, has announced plans to expand its manufacturing operations in Asia-Pacific with a significant investment in SCA capacity at its Rayong site in Thailand. Scheduled to commence operations in January 2028, this strategic move underscores allnex's dedication to bolstering supply resilience, reducing lead times, and providing enhanced service for its customers in the APAC region.

SCAs, a cornerstone technology in allnex's Automotive OEM product portfolio, offer superior sag control functionality, enabling premium high-gloss clearcoats. Since allnex pioneered SCA resins four decades ago, the company's production facilities were previously concentrated in its Bergen op Zoom facility in the Netherlands. However, with APAC emerging as the largest SCA market globally, driven by increased car production and evolving customer demands, allnex recognized the need to localize its SCA production in Thailand.

The new facility, set to be operational by 2028, will feature dedicated reactors for producing SCA resins for both plastic automotive parts and metal car bodies. This strategic investment not only ensures sufficient capacity to meet future growth but also enables allnex to respond swiftly to customer needs for greater supply security, shorter lead times, and faster access to innovation.

Ruben Mannien, Senior Executive Vice President APAC at allnex, emphasized the company's commitment to its customers' growth ambitions in Asia-Pacific, highlighting that this capacity expansion will strengthen its ability to support regional customers and meet future market demands.