DATE : 2015-03-23
Asahi Kasei Corp has restarted its 100,000 tonne/year methyl methacrylate (MMA) plant in Kawasaki, Japan, on schedule following a turnaround since 25 February, a source close to the company said on Monday.
The MMA plant that was restarted on 20 March is in the process of having its operating rates gradually ramped to full capacity, according to the source.
The planned maintenance follows other MMA plants in northeast Asia that either carrying out or will schedule turnarounds over the second quarter.
SOURCE Icis News