- Evonik is constructing a new plant in Weiterstadt, Germany for stretched PMMA sheets.
- The plant will produce sheets more than twice the current size, meeting demand for larger aircraft windows.
- Stretched PMMA sheets offer enhanced impact and chemical resistance for aviation.
- The new facility will be adjacent to the existing cast PMMA block production site.
New Production Plant
Evonik is constructing a new plant in Weiterstadt, Germany, dedicated to the production of stretched PMMA sheets. This facility will enhance the company's market position and expand its product portfolio to include both cast and stretched PMMA sheets for the aviation industry.
Advanced Capabilities
The new plant will be the most advanced of its kind globally, producing sheets more than twice the current size. This capability will meet the growing demand for larger aircraft windows and improve yields for traditional applications while maintaining high quality and supply security.
Material Benefits
Stretched PMMA sheets offer enhanced impact and chemical resistance, making them particularly suitable for the stringent requirements of the aviation industry. The new facility will be located next to the existing production site for cast PMMA blocks, which are the base materials for the stretching process.
Strategic Alignment
This investment aligns with Evonik's strategic focus on PMMA specialties and demonstrates its commitment to supporting the aviation industry's growth and innovation. The new plant will enable Evonik to supply the largest sheets available with the lowest possible thickness tolerances, setting new standards for stretched PMMA sheets.
