Nuplex projects 64% gain in Asia sales by 2018 as capacity expansion bears fruit

Nuplex projects 64% gain in Asia sales by 2018 as capacity expansion bears fruit
By Jonathan Underhill May 25 (BusinessDesk) - Nuplex Industries, which makes resins used in industrial coatings and paint, is forecasting a 64 percent gain in sales in Asia by 2018 as its expansion of plants in China, Vietnam, Thailand and Indonesia bears fruit.  The Auckland-based company expects sales from Asia of about US$400 million by the end of 2018, from US$243 million in 2014, according to a presentation for an investor day in Auckland. It expects double-digit growth in Asian earnings before interest, tax, depreciation and amortis...