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DSM Invests €15 million to Expand Capacity at Coating Resins Plant in Meppen, Germany
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segment in recent years with the growth due, in part to the market shift from epoxy-based packaging coatings towards new BPA-free solutions. In particular, the investment will enable greater supply flexibility, the ability to meet growing demand and improved stock management. The investment underlines DSM’s commitment to the sustainability and innovation of the coatings industry and strenghtens its long-term position as a leader in the market.
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oyal DSM, a global science company active in health, nutrition and materials, announced it has invested €15 million for the expansion of its Coating Resins plant in Meppen, Germany (Fig. 1). The facility is specialized in the production of liquid polyesters and other specialty resins. With this expansion, DSM Coating Resins reinforces its position in the can and coil coatings segment and ensures it remains fit for growth in the BPA-free market. The capacity expansion follows strong growth in the can and coil coatings
Royal DSM is a global science-based company active in health, nutrition and materials. By connecting its unique competences in life sciences and materials sciences DSM is driving economic prosperity, environmental progress and social advances to create sustainable value for all stakeholders simultaneously. DSM delivers innovative solutions that nourish, protect and improve performance in global markets such as food and dietary supplements, personal care, feed, medical devices, automotive, paints, electrical and electronics, life protection, alternative energy and bio-based materials. DSM and its associated companies deliver annual net sales of about €10 billion with approximately 25,000 employees. The company is listed on Euronext Amsterdam. For further information: www.dsm.com/paint
Figure 1: The DSM’s plant in Meppen, Germany.
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N. 48 - NOVEMBER/DECEMBER 2017 - international PAINT&COATING magazine