Stahl opens new polyurethane dispersions facility in Singapore

Stahl, a specialist in coatings for flexible materials, has opened a new state-of-the-art facility for the manufacturing of polyurethane dispersions (PUD) in Singapore, designed to better serve the growing demand in the Asian and South Pacific regions.

The new facility underscores Stahl’s commitment to sustainability and innovation, while also supporting the company’s environmental, social and governance (ESG) goals.

Historically, Stahl’s PUD production has been centered in Europe, with products imported into Asia to meet market demand. With the establishment of the Singapore facility, Stahl can now streamline its supply chain, reducing delivery times and improving service for its customers across the region.

Therefore, the shift underscores Stahl’s long-term commitment to investing in the region and supporting its customers with faster, more sustainable solutions tailored to the unique demands of the Asia-Pacific market.

The new facility will focus on producing high-performance polyurethane dispersions, which offer a range of beneficial properties critical for various industries. These advanced PUDs provide fastness, water resistance, print retention and high flex durability.

According to the company, PUD technology is key in reducing solvent usage, making it an important component of Stahl’s broader sustainability strategy. By producing more water-based coatings, Stahl reduces the environmental impact of its operations, supporting the transition to more sustainable materials across industries. The Singapore facility will further explore renewable energy and bio-based formulations, advancing the company’s ESG goals and paving the way for future innovations.

Dennis Koh, site and operations manager at Stahl Singapore, commented: ‘The new facility for PUD manufacturing in Stahl Singapore is designed to serve the Asian and South Pacific markets, spanning from China and Japan to New Zealand. This expansion supports our ESG goals by increasing the production of water-based coatings and decreasing solvent usage.

With this new development, we can simplify our supply chain and shorten lead times for our customers. We are proud to include PUD in our service offerings, enhancing our technical capabilities to collaborate on challenging projects. I am extremely proud of my team who worked closely with the main contractor, Essential Engineering & Construction, to successfully complete this project in 18 months.’