Eastman to expand hydrogenated hydrocarbon resin production
Eastman Chemical Co. plans to expand production of hydrogenated hydrocarbon resins at both its Middelburg, The Netherlands, and Longview, Texas, facilities. The Middelburg expansion, which is the third expansion at this site since 2006, will increase current capacity by more than 20%. It is expected to be completed in the second half of 2011. In Texas, the company is planning a capacity increase of greater than 10% for its hydrogenated aliphatic hydrocarbon resins. This expansion is planned for completion in early 2011.
"Around the world, demand continues to grow for Eastman’s hydrogenated hydrocarbon resins," said Brad Lich, vice president and general manager of Eastman's coatings, adhesives, specialty polymers and inks business. "These investments are a demonstration of our commitment to growing with our customers and to meeting demand in developing regions in advance of further capacity investments.”
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