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RadiciGroup Expands Global Production Capacity for Engineering Polymers

At a glance
  • Investments exceed EUR 35 million for global expansion.
  • New Mexico site covers 20,000 square meters, boosting capacity by 20,000 tons/year.
  • China's new 25,000-square meter plant increases capacity by 30,000 tons/year.
  • Europe's production capacity grows by 15,000 tons/year at the German site.

Investment and Expansion

RadiciGroup High Performance Polymers is investing over EUR 35 million to enhance its global production capacity. This includes new plants in Mexico and China, as well as expansions in Europe and North America.

North America

In North America, production capacity has increased by 20,000 tons/year. A new site in Mexico, covering 20,000 square meters, has been inaugurated to support current and future development.

China

In China, a new 25,000-square meter plant is under construction in the Suxiang District Industrial Park, Suzhou. This facility will boost production capacity by 30,000 tons/year, with a total investment of almost EUR 20 million.

Europe

In Europe, RadiciGroup is expanding production capacity by 15,000 tons/year at its German Radici Plastics GmbH site. This complements recent enhancements at the Italian Radici Novacips facility. Europe remains a core market, particularly for the automotive, electrical/electronics, and consumer goods sectors.

Research and Development

RadiciGroup is also strengthening its Research and Development Centre through Radici InNova, a consortium company focused on sustainability and circular economy. The aim is to develop innovative, circularity-oriented materials and solutions for markets demanding lower environmental impact products.