YANTAI, China—Yantai Wanhua Polyurethanes Co. Ltd has changed its company name to Wanhua Chemical Group Co. Ltd to "reflect the expansion of its business scope," the company said.
Wanhua Chemical's business focuses on its core methylene diphenyl diisocyanate and related polyurethane activities. It has a global capacity of more than 1.2 million metric tons per year. It also has plants and technology for hexamethylene diisocyanate, hydrogenated MDI, polyols and thermoplastic polyurethanes.
Wanhua Chemical said its name change also is aligned with the company's strategy of operating outside of China. It is currently seeking additional assets and operations outside of the country.