Köksan Expands In China With Oerlikon Barmag’s CP Technology

Oerlikon Barmag Huitong Engineering (OBHE) has signed a cooperation agreement with Köksan Group, a leading PET producer from Türkiye, to establish a Continuous Polycondensation (CP) production facility with a capacity of 400,000 tons per year. This investment marks a significant step in Köksan’s global expansion strategy.

Major Investment in China
Köksan will invest a high triple-digit million Chinese Yuan amount to set up the new plant in the Yangkou Chemical Industrial Park in Rudong County, Nantong, China. The facility, with a total production capacity of 2.2 million tons per year of green polyester new materials for the packaging industry, will begin production in mid-2026.

“This is a major step for our company’s future. It is our first investment in China and one of the largest industrial investments by a Turkish company in this sector in China,” said Murat Kökoğlu, CEO of Köksan. “Upon completion, Köksan will become one of the leading global producers of polyester for the packaging industry.”

Advanced CP Technology from OBHE
The project will use OBHE’s latest five-reactor process and customized equipment, utilizing purified terephthalic acid (PTA) and ethylene glycol (MEG) as raw materials. The direct esterification and continuous polycondensation process will produce high-viscosity, bottle-grade polyester chips.

“We are very pleased that Köksan has chosen our innovative CP technology. This reflects our strong capabilities in polymerization technologies,” said Zhong Ming, General Manager of Oerlikon Barmag Huitong Engineering.

Köksan’s Global Reach
Köksan is a leading player in Türkiye’s PET and plastic packaging sector, exporting to over 100 countries. The company maintains a diversified business model, including chemical production, logistics, warehousing, international trade, and real estate development, with operations in China, Senegal, Libya, and Iraq.