- BYK is investing a double-digit million euro amount in the new plant.
- The new facility will manufacture solvent-based wax dispersions.
- Commercial production is set to start by the end of 2026.
- The plant will serve can & coil producers, automotive paint producers, printing inks, wood- and industrial coating customers.
Investment and Construction
BYK Additives is making a significant investment at its Deventer site in the Netherlands, starting 2024. The company has initiated the construction of a new factory to produce solvent-based wax dispersions, replacing the current facility with a state-of-the-art process installation. This new plant will meet both current and future customer demands, as well as regulatory requirements. The investment amounts to a double-digit million euro figure.
Production and Timeline
The new facility is designed to incorporate all the knowledge gained from producing wax dispersions over the past 50 years. It aims to provide a safe and ergonomic working environment for employees while ensuring reliability and sustainability for customers. The plant is expected to start commercial production by the end of 2026.
Target Markets
The solvent-based wax dispersions produced at the new facility will serve a variety of industries, including can and coil producers, automotive paint producers, printing inks, and wood and industrial coating customers worldwide.
