Nan Ya Plastics: Aftermath to boost product demand

Nan Ya Plastics Corp., the world's largest processor of plastics for pipes and imitation leather, expects reconstruction after China's strongest earthquake in 58 years to boost consumption of its products.

Demand for construction material made from polyvinyl chloride should increase, Wu Chia-chau, Nan Ya Plastics president, said by telephone from Taipei yesterday.

The earthquake in southwestern China leveled more than 4.7 million houses in Sichuan, Gansu and Shaanxi provinces. Nan Ya Plastics has more than 30 plants in the mainland producing goods including pipes and synthetic leather.