Celanese to build Mexico R&D technology hub for chemical customers

Global technology and specialty materials company Celanese today announced that it will invest in a new commercial and technology center in Mexico. 

Plans for the new center come amid the company's 70th anniversary of doing business in Mexico

This commercial and technology center will support the growth of Celanese customers in Latin America, advance the technical capabilities of the Celanese product portfolio, and ensure the company is growing with its global customer base.

Celanese began cellulose derivatives manufacturing operations in Ocotlán, Jalisco, in 1945, and since then has built a world-class chemicals production site in Cangrejera, Veracruz, and a logistics facility in Coatzacoalcos, Veracruz. 

With the opening of a commercial and technology center in Mexico, Celanese will be positioned to offer customers a diversified portfolio of products and solutions – from intermediate chemicals and engineered materials, to technical expertise and support.

“Companies from around the world are drawn to Mexico and the region for its technology and manufacturing innovation and growth outlook,” said Mark Rohr, Celanese CEO. “Our commercial and technology center will serve as a source for on-the-ground expertise and collaboration with our customers.”

The center will serve industries such as automotive, consumer electronics, appliance, medical device, petrochemical and aerospace. A team of talented technologists will support Celanese customers in the region who are accelerating global product innovations for engineering polymers, food ingredients, adhesives, paints and coatings, mining, and consumer products.

“Today we are fortunate to have such a great and diverse base of customers and mutually valuable business relationships in Latin America. Our Mexican team and facilities help to service our customers all over the world,” said John Caamano, Celanese vice president of sales for the Americas region. 

“For Celanese to best serve our customers – and advance the creation of their products and solutions – we need our research and development team to have a strong presence in the region," he added. "A new commercial and technology center in Mexico will create a place for our technologists to work directly and in real-time with our customers in the region and have meaningful interactions that will help Celanese become their first-choice chemistry solution source."

The new center will be the first research and development facility for Celanese in Mexico. Recent regional center openings include developments in Shanghai and Korea, both aimed at supporting the company’s customer application development, and research and development resources within the Asia region.