Covestro expands NIA-PFAS Uralac® resin production in APAC, delivering sustainable, high-performance coatings while supporting global climate neutrality and circularity goals.
Covestro has announced the expansion of its production capacity for NIA-PFAS (non-intentionally added PFAS) super-durable flexible powder coating polyester resins, Uralac® Premium P 8000 and P 9000, into the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region. This strategic move strengthens the company’s position in delivering advanced, sustainable solutions that meet the twin challenges of global climate change and increasingly strict PFAS regulations. The company’s Pingtung site in Taiwan will now serve as the APAC production hub, enabling local supply of this cutting-edge technology.
The expansion supports Covestro’s “Sustainable Future” strategy by reducing emissions linked to long-distance transportation and by contributing to its commitment of achieving Scope 3 climate neutrality by 2050. According to Tina Jin, Business Director of Powder Coating Resins Asia at Covestro, industrial materials are undergoing significant transformation due to international regulations. She emphasized that Covestro is dedicated to creating next-generation coating resins that not only maintain high-performance standards but also align with sustainability objectives. After initial success in Europe since 2023, customers in APAC can now access localized services that ensure reliability, shorter supply chains, and added environmental value.
The Pingtung site has undergone six months of equipment upgrades to meet the stringent requirements of producing these advanced resins. Site Manager CF Tsai highlighted that the facility, now the first in APAC to manufacture this product, will cater to regional demand while also supporting certain needs of the North American market.
The Uralac® Premium P 8000 and P 9000 resins offer a compelling alternative to conventional fluorocarbon systems such as PVDF and FEVE, which are widely used for weather-resistant coatings. By combining amorphous polyester P 8000 with crystalline polyester P 9000, Covestro has developed a solution that effectively balances flexibility with mechanical strength—a challenge for conventional super-durable polyester resins. Laboratory evaluations demonstrate excellent performance in areas such as outdoor durability, gloss retention, flexibility, flow properties, powder storage stability, and resistance to water spotting. Additionally, the product is undergoing rigorous Florida outdoor exposure testing, where its long-term performance is anticipated to surpass existing coating systems.
One of the standout features of this innovation is its remarkable flexibility, which improves coating impact resistance by more than 100%. This ensures long-lasting protection for applications such as premium building materials, agricultural machinery, and heavy-duty construction equipment, while simultaneously lowering maintenance costs over time. Processing advantages are another key benefit, as the resins can be cured under conditions of 180°C for 15 minutes using standard powder coating lines, eliminating the need for additional equipment. Covestro further supports manufacturers with optimized formulations and processing technologies that maximize performance.
By scaling this solution in APAC, Covestro reinforces its commitment to sustainability, innovation, and circularity. Through reliable regional supply, advanced material performance, and alignment with global emission reduction goals across Scope 1, 2, and 3, the company continues to move closer to its vision of becoming “Fully Circular.”
