United States.
Evonik Corp. announced that it will begin preparations for the reopening of its polyester production facility located in Mobile, Alabama.
The revitalization of the plant is scheduled to be completed in 2018 and will have an annual production capacity of several thousand metric tons. The investment will create new jobs at Mobile, where the group currently has more than 800 employees. Specialized polyesters are focusing on the reactive hot melt adhesive market and the pre-coated metals market as binders for paints, coil coatings and increasingly in coatings for food cans.
The demand in the polyester market is driven by the trend towards bisphenol-free can coating resins. Polyesters are also highly desired in the automotive market, supporting the increase in the use of adhesives to mix mixed material and lightweight, energy-efficient designs.
Andreas Kripzak, Vice President of Evonik, commented: "As a solutions partner for the coatings, adhesives and packaging industry, we will once again invest in the United States to become a reliable, local supplier fully committed to the needs of our customers."
