Celanese To Assess Realignment of Acetyl Intermediates Production in France and Mexico
The company will begin the assessment phase for a potential closure of its Pardies, France, manufacturing facility. The Pardies facility is capable of producing 450,000 tons of acetic acid and 150,000 tons of VAM annually.
Additionally, the company will begin the assessment phase for a potential closure of its VAM production unit at its Cangrejera, Mexico, facility. This production unit has an annual production capacity of 115,000 tons.
Should the assessment lead to the closure of these production facilities, the company expects to meet customer obligations with production from its other facilities in Europe, North America and Asia.
All potentially affected employees would be treated fairly and according to respective country laws and practices.
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