USA: Advanced Materials DSM to Increase Capacity at Materials Compounding Unit in USA

With this investment, DSM plans to develop innovative advanced materials such as bio-based thermoplastics. The project is also expected to cater to the growing demand for high-performance materials in the region.

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Geleen/The Netherlands – Royal DSM has recently announced that it is future proofing and expanding the capacity of its high-performance materials compounding plant in Evansville, Indiana, USA. With the investment, the company will enhance the site to produce the next generation of advanced materials, including bio-based thermoplastics. The project is expected to be completed in Q3 2021.

The extensive modernisation and expansion of the site is being driven by increasing customer demand for advanced material solutions for electrification, metal replacement and lightweighting in multiple industries. It includes the addition of the latest state-of-the-art production technologies, increasing efficiency and sustainability throughout the facility.

“As demand from our customers for sustainable sources of advanced materials grows, so does our need to invest”, said Jud Gibson, Vice President Commercial Americas at DSM Engineering Plastics. “The expansion of our North American operations helps to ensure we have the right tools to meet this need today and in the future.”

Shruti Singhal, President at DSM Engineering Plastics said: “This investment reinforces our focus on North America being a key growth market for our business. It also underlines DSM’s commitment to serve our customers by continuously improving the technology and sustainability of our facilities around the world.”

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The project will help to meet increased regional demand for high-performance materials such as Akulon PA6/PA66, Arnite PET/PBT, Arnitel TPC, Eco Paxx PA410, For Tii PA4T/PPA and Stanyl PA46.

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