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MOSCOW (MRC) -- Evonik Industries is
expanding its capacities for organic dispersions for heat sealing applications
in Darmstadt (Germany), said the company.
The significant plant expansion
is scheduled for completion by second half of 2021. Organic dispersions
for heat sealing applications, which Evonik markets under the brand name
DEGALAN, are ideally suited for formulating high-quality heat seal lacquers and
ensure secure sealing in combination with smooth peeling properties for food and
beverage packaging. DEGALAN organic dispersions provide direct adhesion to
aluminum and PET lidding materials for environmentally friendly packaging
solutions, like mono material packaging with recyclability
property.
"This capacity expansion is a clear
commitment to proving the flexible packaging industry with best in class liquid
coating technology – especially by offering new solutions with direct adhesion
to multiple substrates. Furthermore, we strengthen our position in the market by
developing new products meeting customers or regional specific requirements,"
says Roberto Vila-Keller, head of Business Line Coating & Adhesive
Resins.
"After thorough investigation, we concluded that Darmstadt is the
right location for this plant expansion project. The investment will contribute
to make even better use of existing facilities. In addition, well-trained
employees with their local process know-how and many years of specific
experience in the construction, operation and maintenance of the existing
technology are another decisive advantage for us," says Dr. Peter Neugebauer,
Business Director Specialty Acrylics, Coating & Adhesive Resins.
Last year Linde and Evonik entered into
strategic partnership for membrane-based natural gas processing.
As MRC
informed
earlier, PSC TAIF-NK, a wholly owned subsidiary of TAIF Group of Kazan,
Tatarstan, Russia, has let a construction-related contract to Linde Group,
Munich, for two hydrogen plants at its 7 million tonnes/year Nizhnekamsk
refinery. The contract is valued at about ?120 million, according to
Linde.
Ethylene and propylene are feedstocks for producing polyethylene
(PE) and polyprolypele (PP).
According to MRC's ScanPlast report,
Russia's estimated PE consumption totalled 1,589,580 tonnes in the first nine
months of 2019, up by 7% year on year. Shipments of all PE grades
increased. The estimated PP consumption in the Russian market was 976,790 tonnes
in January-September 2019, up by 4% year on year. Shipments of PP block
copolymer and homopolymer PP increased.
Evonik is one of the world
leaders in specialty chemicals. The focus on more specialty businesses,
customer-oriented innovative prowess and a trustful and performance-oriented
corporate culture form the heart of Evonik’s corporate strategy. They are the
lever for profitable growth and a sustained increase in the value of the
company. Evonik benefits specifically from its customer proximity and leading
market positions. Evonik is active in over 100 countries around the world with
more than 36,000 employees. |
