Chemours pauses production in Mexico amid drought
By Sara Samora, Manufacturing Drive
June 4, 2024
The Chemours Co. paused production at its titanium dioxide manufacturing facility in Altamira, Mexico, beginning May 31, due to the country’s ongoing drought.
The decision comes after the Mexico state of Tamaulipas government requested the company and other manufacturers in the area to minimize their water intake, Chemours stated in the May 31 press release.
“We are working closely with government, business, and community partners to identify and implement short-and long-term solutions,” Chemours stated in the release. “At this time, Chemours cannot predict this event’s duration due to the uncertainty of the factors outside of its control.”