The Need
In 2014, Global Location Strategies was engaged to perform a site location search for a new chemical manufacturing facility employing up to 300 highly skilled personnel. The exotic site requirements included deep-water access, a robust pipeline network, and 800 plus acres.
The Solution
GLS identified over 20 site options and quickly eliminated seven sites that would not be able to accommodate all phases of future expansion. The balance was evaluated on cost, quality, and risk in comparative models with the finalist sites undergoing a business climate and labor analysis as well as technical site due diligence.
Wanhua announced its facility in Louisiana in April 2017. When in operation, the facility will create methylene diphenyl diisocyanate (MDI), a major chemical in foam and elastomers. Production is scheduled to begin in 2020.