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Degussa Expands Isophorone Production in Herne

At a glance
  • The expansion involves a high double-digit million euro investment.
  • The new unit will be operational in 2007.
  • Degussa operates three isophorone production lines in Mobile, AL, and Herne.
  • The expansion will create several dozen new jobs in Herne.

Investment and Expansion

Degussa’s Coatings & Colorants business unit is expanding its isophorone production in Herne, Germany, with a high double-digit million euro investment. The expansion is set to be operational by 2007.

Current Operations

Degussa currently operates three isophorone production lines: one in Mobile, Alabama, and two in Herne, Germany. The company employs a total of 350 people across these facilities.

Job Creation

The new unit will not only safeguard existing jobs in Herne but also create several dozen new direct and indirect jobs, contributing to local employment growth.