Freudenberg inaugurates new plant in Valinhos, Brazil

Chem-Trend and SurTec, both part of the Freudenberg chemical specialities business group, develops and manufactures speciality release agents, process chemicals and chemical surface treatment solutions.

Freudenberg has invested 15 million Euros in the new plant which has a manufacturing capacity of 13,000 tons of release agents, process aids and chemical surface treatment products per annum.

“The new site provides the potential for improving capabilities with regard to production volumes, logistics, customer service, technical support as well as research and development even further. Furthermore, we have specifically been focusing on occupational health management, environmental protection and safety at work,” said Paulo Noce, CEO of Chem-Trend and SurTec Brazil.

“The investment of 15 million Euros is a visible sign of our long term commitment to Brazil – for our customers and our employees,” said Juan Carlos Borchardt, Freudenberg regional representative South America. (NA)

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