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Core Viewpoint - The article discusses the investment by Kangda New Materials in a new project to produce 30,000 tons per year of Polyarylether (PAE), aiming to enhance its position in the high-value segment of the new materials industry [2]. Investment Project Details - The total investment for the PAE project is approximately 645.74 million RMB, with construction costs of 591.94 million RMB, interest during construction of 16.60 million RMB, and working capital of 37.20 million RMB [3]. - The project will be located in Jinpu New District, covering an area of 50,215.14 square meters (about 75.32 acres), with a construction area of 20,338.16 square meters [3]. - The construction period is expected to last 18 months and will include various production facilities for DMP and PAE, with an annual production capacity of 30,000 tons of PAE and 8,050 tons of ortho-cresol as a byproduct [3]. Product and Market Insights - PAE is produced from 2,6-dimethylphenol (DMP) and is a key material for various applications, including solar energy components and automotive parts [4]. - The production methods for PAE include solvent-free, organic solvent, and aqueous media methods, with the homogeneous solution method being the most efficient [4]. - The demand for modified PPO resin is projected to reach 4,926 tons globally by 2025, with major suppliers including SABIC and Mitsubishi Gas [5]. Industry Developments - Nantong Xingchen has recently completed a 50,000 tons/year PPO project and plans to expand to 130,000 tons/year [6]. - Other companies, such as Shandong Xingshun New Materials and Shanghai Jiarong, are also making significant investments in PPO production [8][9]. - Internationally, companies like SABIC and Korean Kolon Industries are expanding their production capacities for modified PPO and related materials to meet the growing demand in data centers and high-performance applications [10][11]. Competitive Landscape - The domestic market for PPO is experiencing structural contradictions, with basic modified PPO production increasing while electronic-grade and functionalized PPO remain in short supply and heavily reliant on imports [13].