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DSM Opens New Resins Plant in Germany

At a glance
  • Total investment costs amounted to EUR 15 million.
  • The new plant was built at the existing site of DSM NeoResins+ in Meppen.
  • Over the last twenty years DSM has invested EUR 60 million in the Meppen site.
  • In Meppen DSM produces waterborne and solvent borne polyesters, urethanes, acrylics, alkyds, and epoxy esters.

Investment and Location

Royal DSM N.V. has inaugurated a new plant for the production of wet polyesters and other specialty resins in Meppen, Germany. The total investment for this project amounted to EUR 15 million. The new facility is situated at the existing DSM NeoResins+ site in Meppen, allowing for future expansions.

Production Capabilities

The Meppen site has been transformed into a multipurpose specialty resin site over the past twenty years, with DSM investing EUR 60 million in the location. The site now produces a wide variety of resins, including waterborne and solvent borne polyesters, urethanes, acrylics, alkyds, and epoxy esters.

Market Focus

The new plant strengthens DSM NeoResins+' position in key markets such as metal packaging, pre-painted metal, specialty decorative markets, specialty adhesives, graphic arts, and industrial wood. This expansion supports DSM's commitment to innovation and sustainability in its product offerings.