International. Arkema has successfully initiated the 30% capacity expansion of its advanced photocuring liquid resin production plant in Nansha, located south of Canton, China. Already opened, this new production line will help meet the strong demand in Asia in the market for electronics, 3D printing, adhesives and inkjet printing.
The new line will produce liquid resins with state-of-the-art UV, LED and EB (electron beam) technology, which bring high efficiency and performance benefits to photocuring systems dedicated to high-end applications such as electronics where they are used in production. and printed circuit board design, as well as smartphone, tablet and TV screens. The line will also manufacture Sartomer's expanding portfolio of unique N3xtDimension resins for 3D printed products.
"This investment reinforces our commitment to providing our customers around the world with the most advanced photocuring resin solutions with innovative properties, as well as services, and providing them with a leading competitive advantage in their respective markets," said Christophe André, Executive Vice President of Advanced Materials for Arkema. "We thank our internal teams and partners who helped us start this new production line on time. We also thank our customers for their continued trust and support over the years in using Sartomer products."
With production sites and research and development facilities in Europe, Asia and the United States, Sartomer is positioned as a unique partner close to its customers with a strong local presence, high-quality technical support for customized products. developments, as well as responsive local logistics services.
Environmentally friendly and compliant with global standards on volatile organic compounds (VOCs), these advanced solvent-free specialized liquid resins are part of Arkema's strategy to develop and deliver sustainable solutions that contribute to the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
