Songwon’s latest innovation in stabilizers for the automotive industry

On June 8, during the pre-K 2016 press conference organized in Antwerp by European Marketing Group (EMG), Songwon has launched its latest innovation for the automotive industry. The new SongXtend 2124 stabilizer solution was specifically developed to meet the stringent demands of the automotive industry where weight and cost reduction are dominant factors. It improves the long-term thermal stability (LTTS) of the short- and long-glass fibre re-inforced polypropylene (PP) used in interior applications for moulded parts, and can match the LTTS performance of 1000 h and beyond at 150°C. The new stabilizer contributes to making it possible for moulded parts to be thinner and lighter while still having similar mechanical properties as unfilled parts.

Commenting on the new product, Thomas Schmutz, leader Global Technical Service & Application Development said: “SongXtend 2124 demonstrates our drive to support the automotive industry. With this new addition, Songwon now offers a full range of stabilizers for un-filled, talc and glass-filled PP. Providing a cost-efficient alternative to the existing solutions available, SongXtend 2124 has already enabled one of Songwon’s global customers to reduce costs in its glass fibre reinforced PP application while exceeding 1000h at 150°C, long-term thermal stability”.

Strategic direction and manufacturing excellence at K 2016

At the K 2016 trade exhibition (booth B07, hall 6), Songwon will showcase its latest high performance solutions while highlighting its commitment to the polymer industry.

“By understanding and anticipating market needs we have built strong customer and supplier relationships and consolidated our competitive position. K 2016 provides a valuable opportunity for us to closely engage with our customers. Songwon’s success has come from listening closely to them and transforming their needs into high performance products”, commented Maurizio Butti, CEO Songwon Industrial Group. “As an industry leader, Songwon is rapidly becoming the additives partner of choice, as well as a leading supplier in emerging markets. In Düsseldorf, we will be showcasing high performance solutions and our excellent manufacturing capability to highlight Songwon’s commitment to the polymer industry”.

Manufacturing a complete portfolio of antioxidants and UV stabilizers in a full range of physical forms, Songwon is fully backward integrated in alkyl phenols and further integrated into isobutylene. Using its proprietary technology, the company delivers the highest levels of quality and consistency together with security of supply. Its strategic approach to meeting emerging market requirements includes expanding its global manufacturing footprint. Since 2006, the organization has been increasing its production capacity to correspond to the needs of the markets it serves. This is what makes it possible for Songwon to consistently provide the level of reliability and continuity of supply that it is known for.

The company is a leading supplier of One Pack Systems (OPS) - multicomponent, tailor made blends of additives in a pelletized form, packaged in a clean, dust free environment, ready for shipping. The market for OPS is growing steadily as customers search for added value and more efficient production technology.

In response to the increasing demand, Songwon recently expanded its global OPS manufacturing footprint by opening a new state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Abu Dhabi. With an initial capacity of 7,000 tons per annum and designed for future expansion, this latest addition has the identical production technology as Songwon’s two other plants located in Greiz (Germany) and Houston (US), and puts the organization in a stronger position to better meet the needs of current and future customers in the Middle East region and beyond.

Over the past few years, Songwon has also focused on strengthening its overall presence in China. With its JV partners, Songwon currently has two manufacturing facilities in China. Fully back integrated with a capacity of 8,000 t/a, the first one is located in Tangshan and produces high quality thioester antioxidants for the Chinese market, as well as other key regions.

The second world class facility, currently in the final stages of construction is dedicated to the production of Songnox One Pack Systems. Located in the Qingdao area of Eastern China, it is due to be fully operational in Q3/2016.

Furthermore, in the past few years, Songwon has successfully sold high-performance phenolic antioxidants to the fuel and lube additives industry. Based on this success, the organization decided to place more emphasis on this market and concentrate on expanding its range of antioxidant solutions. Its range of products will be sold under the well-known Songwon brand name, Songnox. Songwon says that it will offer the range globally via a dedicated channel-to-market sales team.