April 28, 2025 – A significant development has emerged in the global polyolefin technology arena. On April 10, the renowned ECI Group, a leading holder of polyolefin technology patents and provider of engineering services, officially established an office in Shanghai. This strategic move is regarded as a pivotal milestone in the ECI Group’s development journey, aimed at expanding the reach of its technology licensing and enhancing service efficiency to further solidify its leading position in the polyolefin industry.
The Chinese market holds paramount importance for the ECI Group. As revealed by Joaquin Flores, President and CEO of the ECI Group, since the introduction of the company’s proprietary technology in 2021, the total capacity of licensed technologies in China has successfully exceeded 1 million tons. ECI boasts a diverse product portfolio, encompassing various high-value-added copolymers such as low-density polyethylene, ethylene-vinyl acetate copolymer, and ethylene-butyl acrylate copolymer. The establishment of the Shanghai office will significantly strengthen ECI’s support and service capabilities for Chinese technology licensees, enabling the company to better meet the needs of local enterprises by getting closer to the market.
According to insights from AsiaMB, Bob Armstrong, Chairman of the ECI Group, expresses great anticipation for the new office. He emphasizes that the new workspace represents much more than just a physical expansion; it symbolizes the company’s commitment to innovation and pursuit of excellence. From this new “frontier,” the ECI Group aims to deepen collaborations with various partners, stimulate greater innovative vitality, and steadily progress towards its development goals. In the future, ECI will continue to work hand in hand with its partners to drive advancements in the polyolefin technology field and create more value amidst the tide of industry development.