eastman american copolyester polymer production capacity increased by 25% -尊龙凯时人生就是搏

eastman chemical is expanding its capacity for cyclohexane dimethyl alcohol (chdm) at its kingsburg, tennessee plant by 25%. the company expects to complete the expansion project in two phases, one in mid-2011 and the other in 2012. cyclohexane dimethyl alcohol (chdm) is a monomer used to manufacture various special plastic products.

"as the production capacity of cyclohexane dimethyl alcohol (chdm) increases dramatically, we can meet the needs of customers for various copolyesters such as eastman tritan," said mark costa, executive vice president and chief marketing officer for special polymers, coatings and adhesives. "this expansion project will also increase the production capacity of our copolyester polymers by 25% and achieve sustainability in the future. continuous growth."

"with increased capacity, we will further consolidate our leadership in the field of copolyester, while ensuring that our customers have a stable supply." dante rutstrom, vice president and general manager of eastman special plastics department, said frankly.