Longbai Resumes Full-Scale Production at UK Titanium Dioxide Plant, Marking Global Expansion Milestone

Published: Aug 19, 2026 17:35

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[SMM Titanium Flash] On August 18th, Longbai Group's first overseas titanium dioxide production base, the Titanium Oxide UK's Hartepool factory, officially resumed full-scale production. This factory boasts over 50 years of experience in high-end titanium dioxide manufacturing. After being acquired by Longbai in April 2025, it underwent a four-month maintenance and upgrade, and has now resumed commercial production. It is expected to achieve full-load stable operation by early 2027. This move marks a new stage in Longbai's global industrial layout, which will enable localized supply in the high-end European market and further enhance its production capacity and market influence in the global chlorination process titanium dioxide sector.

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