20. Mar 2026
Wevo expands Asia-Pacific footprint with Singapore polyurethane production hub
Wevo-Chemie is strengthening its position in Asia-Pacific with the construction of a new production site in Singapore, aimed at supplying locally manufactured polyurethane (PU) systems for electronics protection applications.
Located in the Tuas industrial area, the facility will serve as a regional hub for potting compounds, adhesives and sealants used to protect sensitive electronic components across sectors including e-mobility, white goods, and energy generation, distribution and storage.
The move reflects rising demand in the region for PU-based materials in electronics manufacturing, particularly as electrification trends accelerate across automotive and energy infrastructure.
“Our engagement in Singapore is a central component of our globalisation and growth strategy,” said Daniel Thomas, chief executive officer of Wevo-Chemie. “By investing in additional production capacity, we are making a clear commitment to a region that continues to grow dynamically – both economically and technologically.”
Production at the site is scheduled to begin in the third quarter of 2026. Initially, the plant will focus on Wevo’s established polyurethane portfolio, including potting compounds, adhesives and sealants designed for dispensing under atmospheric pressure or vacuum conditions.
The company said the Singapore facility will replicate the production processes and quality standards of its headquarters in southern Germany, drawing on more than 80 years of expertise. The site will include a fully integrated production line alongside warehousing and packaging capabilities.
Gerd Viertel, managing director of Wevo Chemical (Asia-Pacific), said local manufacturing would improve supply chain performance. “By manufacturing within the region for the region, we are enhancing delivery reliability for our customers and reducing response times,” he said. “Additionally, our closer proximity to the market provides a robust foundation for expanding our presence in the long term.”
The Singapore investment forms part of a broader expansion strategy in Asia-Pacific. In 2025, Wevo established a new company in India to develop local sales structures and provide closer customer support. This builds on its existing presence in Hong Kong and Guangzhou.
With the new site, the company aims to position itself as a regional supplier of PU systems for electronics, supporting applications that demand high levels of thermal management, insulation and durability in increasingly electrified end markets.
Photo: At Wevo’s production site in Singapore (from left): Jan Klepp, Head of Global Asset Expansion Strategy, Daniel Thomas, Chief Executive Officer (both Wevo-Chemie), Gerd Viertel, Managing Director WEVO Chemical (Asia-Pacific) Pte. Ltd. and Jochen Frank, Chief Technology Officer (Wevo-Chemie).