Infineum Singapore Pte Ltd. announces the commencement of a major project for the construction of a grass roots salicylate manufacturing facility at its site at Jurong Island, Singapore. Initial project work will comprise the completion of front end engineering and design in early 2011. The construction phase is scheduled for 2012-13, with commissioning and start-up to occur in the second half of 2013. Infineum Singapore has appointed Foster Wheeler Asia Pacific Pte Ltd to carry out the front end engineering and design.
Infineum Singapore also announces the appointment of Xavier Leleux as Venture Manager and Teo Lek Hong as Project Manager.
Calcium salicylate is a unique detergent component which is a critical part of Infineum's highly-differentiated top tier passenger car and heavy-duty oil formulations, and its marine oil additive product slate. The new plant is an important addition to Infineum's global supply capability of these additives.
Trevor Russell, Infineum Group Vice President of Sales & Marketing and Chief Strategy Officer, commented: "With the excellent assistance of the relevant Singapore government departments, we have been able to progress this salicylate investment project through its initial stages on schedule to meet our 2013 start up target. Continuing our selective and disciplined approach to capital investment, this project is another confirmation of Infineum's commitment to the reliable supply of its technology-leading additives to support the growth of its key customers.”
Sara Lefcourt, Infineum Group Vice President Supply, added: “Singapore is an excellent location for this project as it allows us more readily to supply the fast growing Asia Pacific market. Together with our similar facilities in Berre in France, this plant will offer increased supply reliability to our customers around the world.”
Notes to editors:
Infineum International Limited and the Infineum Group of Companies is a major worldwide developer, manufacturer and marketer of lubricant additives used primarily in automotive, heavy-duty diesel and marine engines, as well as additives for diesel fuels. Its customers are oil companies and other lubricant and fuel marketers. The Infineum product line also includes specialty additives for automotive transmission fluids, and industrial oils. For more information visit the Infineum Web site at http://www.infineum.com.
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