• The factory is ROHM's first to adopt its proprietaryLiMAtechnology toC2route productionMMAthe factory
• Compared to traditional processes, the annual production25Ten-thousand-ton advanced factory has higher yield, lower CO2 emissions, and enhanced supply stability
• This project further solidifies Rohm's commitment to innovation, technology, and sustainability, and demonstrates its determination to continuously invest in related businesses.

On March 24, the Rohm Group announced the successful start-up of its large-scale industrial methyl methacrylate (MMA) plant, which was built using its proprietary C2 route LiMA production technology. The plant is located in Bay City, Texas, USA.

Dr. Hans Bohnen, CEO of Röhm, stated: "The official launch of the Beicheng plant is a significant milestone in Röhm's history and marks a new beginning for the production of next-generation MMA based on our proprietary LiMA technology. This not only helps to protect the environment but also enhances supply stability in the face of growing market demand. I sincerely thank our partners and suppliers, whose hard work has helped us bring this new technology to market. The strong demand for our products has led to commitments from many long-term customers. This achievement fully demonstrates that our new MMA technology will be able to provide significant value to all of our partners."

Rohm America's Beicheng LiMA Technology Plant

After full production, the Rohmbecheng factory will produce 250,000 tons of MMA annually. Compared to traditional production processes, the adoption of new technology using ethylene, natural gas, and methanol as raw materials not only improves product yield but also significantly reduces energy consumption, decreases water waste, and reduces waste emissions.

Ron Ayles, Managing Partner of Advent International, said: "Our investment in Röhm reflects Advent International's long-term strategy to support top-tier innovative companies and the development of solutions. The Röhm Bay City plant, utilizing the new LiMA technology, will provide sustainable, high-quality products to the U.S. MMA market, which is currently experiencing a supply shortage. We made the right investment decision at the right time and place, making Röhm the only producer in the U.S. to adopt the C2 route. Moving forward, we look forward to continuing our collaboration with Röhm to help it further solidify its position as an inventor and technological leader in the global methacrylates field."

Currently, numerous customers have shown a strong interest in the MMA produced by Rohm's proprietary C2 process. The Bay City plant is ideally located to serve both the US and global markets. Han Boren stated, "Current market demand has exceeded our initial expectations, and we will focus on increasing capacity over the next few weeks. At the same time, we are already evaluating further opportunities for business growth."

Rohm America Be City LiMA Technology Plant Management Team

From left: Jack Chenault, President of ROHM Americas, Dr. Hans Bohnen, CEO of ROHM Group

Dr. Hans-Peter Hauck, COO of the Rohm Group, Alan Brewer, Manager of the Rohm Base in Beicheng