科思创，年产3万吨TPU生产基地投产

Group 1 - Covestro announced the official production launch of its new thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU) production facility in Zhuhai, Guangdong, with an initial investment of several tens of millions of euros and an annual capacity of approximately 30,000 tons to meet the growing demand in IT, automotive, and footwear industries [1] - The Zhuhai facility is part of a three-phase construction plan covering an area of 45,000 square meters, expected to reach a maximum annual capacity of 120,000 tons by 2030, making it Covestro's largest TPU production site globally [1] - Covestro has established a TPU Asia-Pacific R&D center in Changhua and a TPU application development center in Guangzhou to support the Zhuhai facility's development, creating synergies through technical expertise and innovative solutions [1] Group 2 - Covestro operates in multiple core sectors, including transportation, construction, electronics, sports and leisure, and healthcare, positioning itself as a benchmark enterprise in the high-quality polymer and components field [1] - By the end of 2024, Covestro will have 46 production sites globally and approximately 17,500 full-time employees, with projected sales of €14.2 billion for the fiscal year 2024 [1]