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| 2016-01-07, 15:34 |
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Lanxess: Capacity expansion for high-performance plastics in the USA
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Lanxess has started up a second production line for high-performance plastics compounding at its facility in Gastonia, North Carolina, as planned. The new line represents an investment of about USD 15 million and doubles the site’s production capacity from 20,000 to 40,000 metric tons annually. Advert In the plant, the basic polymers polyamide (PA) and polybutylene terephthalate (PBT) are mixed and refined with special additives and glass fiber, according to client requirements, to make the high-performance plastic product lines Durethan and Pocan. They are used primarily in the automotive industry to manufacture lighter-weight plastic components that can replace metal parts in vehicles, contributing to greater fuel efficiency and reduced emissions. 
In the coming years, Lanxess plans to further invest EUR 50 to 100 million for organic growth in its high-performance plastics business. More information: lanxess.com |
Lanxess AG, Cologne, Germany
