Singapore site will be a critical manufacturing hub for microencapsulated solutions
Global diversified manufacturer Milliken & Company announced the opening of its new manufacturing facility in Singapore. This strategic capacity expansion is Milliken’s first chemical plant in Asia and grows the company’s manufacturing footprint to meet increasing demand for advanced material solutions in the region.
The new operation is Milliken’s latest investment in Encapsys’ microencapsulation technology and provides greater flexibility and speed in supporting customer needs. Acquired by Milliken in 2021, Encapsys is a world leader in microencapsulation, with more than 70 years of pioneering patented solutions.
“Milliken’s decision to establish its first Asian chemical plant here reflects its confidence in Singapore’s position as a strategic hub for specialty chemicals in the region. The new plant’s advanced manufacturing capabilities will strengthen our chemicals ecosystem and meet growing customer needs in areas such as consumer goods and healthcare. We continue to welcome like-minded partners such as Milliken to tap on Singapore’s capabilities and connectivity, to create cutting-edge material solutions for the world” Kelly Lai, Vice President, Chemicals and Material, EDB, Singapore.
US-based industrial manufacturer Milliken Chemical has set up its first chemical plant in Asia here in Singapore. The Singapore site will be a critical manufacturing hub for microencapsulated solutions used in consumer products and industrial materials. The company is also committed to boosting the capabilities of the local workforce through training programmes and overseas attachments at its Wisconsin facility.
Milliken focus on insights and innovation to develop everything from new molecules to new products that protect first responders, help wounds heal faster, protect food, and make environments healthier.
Milliken’s unique Encapsys™ microencapsulation technology handles a range of biodegradable chemistries and is compatible with both herbicides and non-herbicides, offering greater flexibility across varying use cases, including the ability to program phase changes.
Milliken invest in advanced analytical and testing capabilities to give a competitive edge through precise insights that drive product innovation and ensure quality, helping us meet market demands more efficiently.
Microencapsulation is the process of forming a strong shield around a microscopic cargo to protect its core, which can extend product stability and shelf-life, lengthen control periods, sharpen targeting and enable mixtures to improve the efficacy and performance of crop protection products.
Milliken brings over 70 years of expertise in delivering technical solutions to even the most difficult cores across a variety of active ingredients. Our Encapsys technology offers precision-engineered chemical microencapsulation processes such as coacervation, interfacial polymerization and in situ polymerization with customizable release mechanisms – all while growing partnerships and protecting resource scarcity.
