Covestro Expands Ohio Production Facility

Key highlights
  • Covestro invests a low triple-digit million Euro amount in Hebron, Ohio.
  • New production lines for polycarbonate compounds to start by end of 2026.
  • Expansion targets automotive, electronics, and healthcare industries.
  • Construction begins in 2025.

Investment and Expansion

Covestro is investing a low triple-digit million Euro amount to expand its Hebron, Ohio site. The expansion includes constructing new production lines and infrastructure to manufacture customized polycarbonate compounds and blends.

Strategic Goals

This expansion is part of Covestro's 'Sustainable Growth' strategy, aiming to meet increasing demand for specialized polycarbonate materials in North America. The company plans to produce in the region for the region, ensuring reliable supply and proximity to customers.

Target Industries

The capacity expansion addresses the growing need for high-quality materials in the automotive, electronics, and healthcare sectors. The new production capabilities will help Covestro better serve complex customer requirements for high-tech materials with individualized properties.

Timeline and Collaboration

Construction of the new production lines is set to begin in 2025, with operations expected to start by the end of 2026. Covestro's R&D center in Pittsburgh will collaborate closely with the expanded Ohio facility to drive technology transfer from lab to industrial production, supporting major transformation processes like electrification and automation of mobility.

Source: Covestro

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