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Kuantan, Malaysia

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With 1 tonne of PTA we can make approximately 3,500 car tyres
The Kuantan purified terephthalic acid (PTA) plant is located in the State of Pahang on the east coast of the Malaysia peninsula, 25 km from Kuantan.

It has an annual capacity of 700,000 tonnes and employs over 270 full-time employees, as well as 150 contractors. PTA is the key raw material for the manufacture of polyester for fabric, as well as audio and videotapes, and in making plastic drink bottles.

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