Kraton to cease production of hydrogenated styrenic block copolymers in France

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Kraton Corp. (The Woodlands, Texas) has announced in a statement Oct. 24 that it plans to focus solely on producing unhydrogenated styrenic block copolymers (USBC) products at Berre, France, and cease the production of hydrogenated styrenic block copolymers (HSBC) products, as per Chemweek.The number of employees that will be affected was not disclosed. The company said it has launched an “information and consultation period” with the relevant works councils at Berre. A final decision regarding the plan could be taken at the end of the mandatory consultation period, Kraton said."Our aim with this plan is to strengthen Kraton's -term competitive position by optimizing our manufacturing footprint long in response to changing market dynamics associated with global overcapacity of HSBC production capability," said Prakash Kolluri, president of Kraton polymers.We remind, Kraton announced the launch of two new styrenic block copolymers (HSBC). The new Kraton polymers, MD6951 and MD1648, feature high elasticity and tensile strength, as well as extremely low melt viscosity, opening up a range of new processing applications.mrchub.com

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