PASADENA, TX — Oxiteno has started operations at its new manufacturing plant in Pasadena, Texas. The new unit includes alkoxylation technology to ensure safety and environmental performance. It will serve as a reliable domestic source of products for Oxiteno’s regional and global customers.
Oxiteno invested around $200 million over six years, which included site acquisition, plant construction, and research and development facilities. The strategic Gulf Coast location allows easy access to key raw materials, logistics and a specialized workforce. The company will produce a wide range of nonionic surfactants and specialty alkoxylates serving key markets that include paints and coatings.