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Arkema Expands Carling Acrylic Acid Plant Capacity

At a glance
  • Capacity will increase by 15%.
  • New capacity will be 240,000 tonnes/year.
  • Completion by end of this year.
  • Location: Carling, Moselle, France.

Capacity Increase

Arkema is set to increase the capacity of its Carling acrylic acid plant in Moselle, France, by 15%. This expansion will bring the plant's total capacity to 240,000 tonnes per year.

Timeline

The capacity increase is scheduled for completion by the end of this year, aligning with projected market growth.

Strategic Goals

This move aims to strengthen Arkema's position in the acrylic acid market, responding to rising demand and market dynamics.