Great Lakes begins antioxidant production in Saudi Arabia

INDIANAPOLIS (May 13)—Great Lakes Chemical Corp. has begun production for hindered phenolic antioxidants at Gulf Stabilizers Industries, a joint venture in Al Jubail, Saudi Arabia. GSI plans to expand production of the Anox-brand No-Dust Blends made at the facility to meet growing customer demand. The plant is a joint venture between Great Lakes and A.H. Al Zamil Group, one of Saudi Arabia's leading industrial manufacturing companies. Anox antioxidants are used in a variety of polyolefin applications, including automotive components, medical devices, packaging and wire and cable applications.