Dow Inc. (NYSE: DOW) recently announced the start-up of propylene glycol capacity increase at its integrated manufacturing facility at Map Ta Phut, Rayong, Thailand. The low capital intensity, high-return incremental expansion boosts PG capacity by 80,000 tons per year, bringing total output to 250,000 tons per year, making the Dow Map Ta Phut PG manufacturing facility the largest of its kind in the Asia Pacific. The back-integration at the Map Ta Phut facility ensures a cost-competitive supply of essential upstream PG raw materials such as propylene oxide (PO) and a dependable supply position to support growth in downstream high-value PG markets. The expansion of DOW's Map Ta Phut site not only optimizes the company's current asset infrastructure but also strengthens its regional and global industry leadership, allowing it to better serve customers. Dow's propylene glycol business upgrades fundamental chemical building blocks to make high-quality ingredients for cosmetics, food, pharmaceuticals and a wide range of everyday items. The company is expanding sustainable PG production by employing lower carbon ...