Companies to Support Growing Wind Energy Demand Using Owens Corning’s
Technology and CPIC’s New High-Modulus Glass Fiber Manufacturing
Operation in China
TOLEDO, Ohio--(BUSINESS WIRE)--
Owens Corning (NYSE: OC) announced today that it has entered into a
Strategic Cooperation and Supply Agreement with Chongqing Polycomp
International Corp. (CPIC) for joint investment in technology, and
construction and operation by CPIC of a new facility dedicated to the
manufacture of high-modulus glass fiber products in China.
“This agreement positions two leading players in the wind industry to
deliver the most advanced glass fiber technologies to serve growing
industry demand for high-modulus glass,” said Marcio Sandri, President
of Owens Corning’s Composites business. “The combination of innovative
glass technology, enhanced quality and efficiency, and large-scale
volumes will be beneficial to our respective customers. Wind energy is a
key strategic market for Owens Corning representing a major platform for
our growth in China – and globally.”
Global demand for high-modulus glass fiber products is expected to grow
in the coming years. This high-performance glass fiber product enables
the construction of longer, stronger, and lighter wind blades, which is
critical to enhancing the competitiveness of wind energy and
proliferating the use of composites in supporting alternative energy
applications.
Wenxue Zhang, Chairman of CPIC said, “Being leaders in the wind
industry, especially in high-modulus products, OC and CPIC both have
advantages in products, technology and talents. With this agreement,
both parties will closely cooperate using the most advanced technology,
equipment and management systems to build the world’s largest operation
of its kind. This strategic cooperation will drive industry growth and
deliver complementary advantages for both companies.”
The new facility will be located in Chongqing, China. Expected to be
operational by mid-2019, the facility will include a glass furnace with
annual production capacity of 110,000 metric tons.
The agreement is focused within China, which represents the world’s
largest market for wind energy and is particularly well-suited for this
large-scale capacity investment. While Owens Corning and CPIC will work
together to enhance quality and efficiency at the manufacturing
operation, the companies will maintain independent commercial operations
and continue to provide their respective product offerings to customers
through separate commercial channels.
The agreement with CPIC is consistent with Owens Corning’s strategy to
meet market growth with competitive products and reduced capital
investments. The company is selectively leveraging its technology and
internal capacity while also taking advantage of external assets to
deliver Owens Corning products – tested using the company’s quality
systems and meeting the same specifications as its owned operations.
“We look forward to working with CPIC and building on this opportunity
to advance composites technology and deliver on the needs of our
customers,” Sandri added.
About Owens Corning
Owens Corning (NYSE: OC) develops, manufactures, and markets insulation,
roofing, and fiberglass composites. Global in scope and human in scale,
the company’s market-leading businesses use their deep expertise in
materials, manufacturing, and building science to develop products and
systems that save energy and improve comfort in commercial and
residential buildings. Through its glass reinforcements business, the
company makes thousands of products lighter, stronger, and more durable.
Ultimately, Owens Corning people and products make the world a better
place. Based in Toledo, Ohio, Owens Corning posted 2017 sales of $6.4
billion and employs 19,000 people in 37 countries. It has been a Fortune
500® company for 64 consecutive years. For more information,
please visit www.owenscorning.com.
About CPIC
Based in Chongqing, China, Chongqing Polycomp International Corp. (CPIC)
is a large, state-owned enterprise integrating R&D, production, and
sales of fiberglass products. The company is primarily engaged in the
production of high-quality, alkali-free fiberglass and glass fabric
series products. Established in 1991, the company has total assets in
excess of 10 billion RMB. CPIC has more than 6,000 employees across its
four sales subsidiaries in North America, Europe, Russia, and Hong Kong,
as well as production bases in Chongqing, Shanghai, Zhuhai, and
Changzhou, China; Brazil; and Bahrain. The company’s annual capacity of
fiberglass exceeds 600,000 tons. Yuntianhua Group Co., Ltd. is the
primary shareholder of the company.
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