Cathay Industries Group has started production in its new plant in Tongling, China. Since 2013 the global provider of synthetic iron oxide and chrome oxide pigments has been building its new manufacturing site with the objective of an expansion to 150,000t/yr.
Using the most modern technology, the Hong Kong-based company will produce yellow, red and black iron oxide pigments in Tongling. Taking responsibility for the environment, the plant utilises fully integrated waste stream recycling. Cathay has invested in the joint venture plant with Tonghua Group as Rely Science & Technology Co Ltd.
At the 200 hectare site, Cathay has production equipment located in more than 10 different buildings. From here the company provides the raw pigments, which receive their finishing treatment for various application areas in its plant in Yixing (Jiangsu Province). Once fully completed, the plant will boost the total manufacturing capacity of the group to more than 200,000t/yr.
Cathay is currently erecting spray driers for the production of pigment granules at the same location. The capacity for these so-called microgranules will initially be 20,000t/yr and will be commissioned at the end of the year.
