Covestro completed the acquisition of two former Vencorex production facilities for hexamethylene diisocyanate (HDI) derivatives located in Rayong, Thailand, and Freeport, Texas, USA. The strategic move strengthens the company’s global manufacturing network and enhances its ability to serve customers in the coatings and adhesives industry with greater flexibility, reliability, and regional supply. By integrating the two facilities into its production network, Covestro is reinforcing its long-term commitment to key growth markets in Asia and North America while expanding capacity for high-performance polyurethane raw materials.
Strengthening Regional Supply Capabilities
The acquisition significantly expands Covestro’s production footprint for HDI derivatives, enabling the company to manufacture closer to customers and improve supply chain resilience. With manufacturing facilities strategically located in Thailand and the United States, Covestro can respond more efficiently to regional market demand while minimizing supply disruptions. The expanded footprint also supports faster deliveries and greater operational flexibility for customers operating in increasingly dynamic global markets.
HDI Derivatives Power High-Performance Applications
HDI derivatives are critical raw materials used in the production of high-performance polyurethane coatings, adhesives, and sealants. These specialty chemicals deliver excellent durability, weather resistance, and chemical protection, making them essential for a wide range of industrial applications. Key end-use sectors include automotive coatings, protective infrastructure coatings, marine coatings, wood and furniture finishes, electronics, industrial adhesives and sealants and other high-performance industrial applications. As demand for advanced coatings continues to grow, expanding production capacity for HDI derivatives positions Covestro to better support customers across these industries.
Covestro Enhances Customer Support and Supply Reliability
Thomas Roemer, Head of the Business Entity Coatings and Adhesives at Covestro, said the new facilities will strengthen the company’s regional manufacturing capabilities. “By adding these sites in Thailand and the US, we are strengthening our regional production capabilities and improving our ability to supply customers from locations close to them.” He added that reliable supply, regional availability, and strong technical expertise have become increasingly important for customers, particularly in today’s challenging market environment. According to Roemer, the acquisition enables Covestro to deliver improved service while strengthening long-term customer partnerships.
Complementing a Global Production Network
The newly acquired facilities complement Covestro’s existing HDI derivatives manufacturing network across Europe, Asia, and North America. By adding production capacity in strategically important regions, the company will be better positioned to respond to growing customer demand while supporting future expansion in high-performance and more sustainable coatings and adhesives applications. The broader manufacturing footprint also enhances operational resilience and improves business continuity across global markets.
Reinforcing Long-Term Customer Relationships
Monique Buch, Chief Commercial Officer at Covestro, emphasized the company’s commitment to delivering consistent value to customers. “Strong customer relationships are built on trust, reliability and the ability to deliver value over time.” She noted that the acquisition strengthens Covestro’s position in a market where customers increasingly depend on consistent product quality, regional manufacturing capabilities, dependable supply chains, and technical application expertise.
Building on a Broader Growth Strategy
The acquisition represents another important step in Covestro’s long-term growth strategy for the coatings and adhesives sector. It follows the company’s earlier acquisition of DSM’s Resins & Functional Materials business, alongside continued investments in expanding its organic manufacturing capabilities. Together, these strategic initiatives demonstrate Covestro’s commitment to strengthening its specialty chemicals portfolio and reinforcing its leadership position in global coatings and adhesives markets.
Supporting Future Growth in Coatings and Adhesives
With the successful integration of the former Vencorex production sites, Covestro has further strengthened its ability to meet rising global demand for advanced coating and adhesive solutions. The expanded manufacturing network will enable the company to provide customers with greater supply security, improved regional access, and enhanced technical support while advancing innovation in high-performance and sustainable polyurethane technologies. As per the press release, as industries continue to prioritize durability, efficiency, and environmental performance, Covestro is well positioned to support the evolving needs of the global coatings and adhesives industry.
