MIDDLEBURY, Conn. (June 24, 2008) — Chemtura Corp.'s Performance Specialties business has completed an expansion at its European regional technical service laboratory that will support the firm's growth in polyurethane prepolymers.
The upgraded lab in Latina, Italy, produces Chemtura's Adiprene, Vibrathane and Ribbon Flow TDI and MDI prepolymers; Adiprene Low Free TDI prepolymers; and Vibracure curatives.
The expansion included additional space and dispensing equipment, including a six-component PU.MA meter mix machine, designed with TechnoPu.Ma S.R.L. as part of a cooperation agreement between the firm and Chemtura.