Mitsui Chemicals Signs Manufacturing Technology License Agreement for
TDI and MDI with Saudi Basic Industries Corporation
February 28, 2012
Mitsui Chemicals, Inc.
Mitsui Chemicals, Inc., with its head office in Tokyo, Japan, (Toshikazu Tanaka, President & CEO) announced that it will provide manufacturing technology for TDI and MDI, the raw materials of polyurethane, to Saudi Basic Industries Corporation ("SABIC"), with its head office in Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, (Mohammed Al-Mady, Vice Chairman & CEO).
Licensed Technology
Licensed Technology : Mitsui Chemicals proprietary TDI and MDI manufacturing technology
Date of Agreement : February 26, 2012
Commercial Operation : 2016 (tentative)
Location : Al-Jubail, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
Scope of License
TDI : All manufacturing technology for TDI using toluene as a starting material including manufacturing technology for intermediates (DNT, TDA, phosgene).
MDI : All manufacturing technology for MDI using benzene as a starting material including manufacturing technology for intermediates (nitrobenzene, aniline, MDA, and phosgene).
Background of Agreement
Mitsui Chemicals has long experience as a manufacturer of TDI and MDI during which time it has developed state-of-the-art manufacturing processes. The Company's proprietary technology, which is highly evaluated on the global market, allows stable and safe production of high quality products. Through this technology license agreement, SABIC will strengthen its competitive edge with high quality TDI and MDI and expand into the polyurethane business.
Following this agreement, the two companies plan to explore future possibilities to collaborate in the polyurethane business.
Outline of SABIC
Name : Saudi Basic Industries Corporation
Head Office : Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
Business : Chemicals, Steel
Capital : 30 billion SR
Sales : 190 billion SR ( FY2011 )
Shareholders : the Saudi Arabian government 70% , Others 30%
Establishment : September 1976
