Polybutylene terephthalate news

The divestments aim to optimize the portfolio, enhance cash flow, and focus on high-margin markets, while maintaining strategic access and customer service.

The new plant will produce engineering plastics for automotive and electronics industries, creating 20 jobs. Construction starts Q4 2018, with production in H2 2019. Expansion aligns with demand growth.

The expanded plant in Schwarzheide boosts production by 70,000 tons annually, creating 50 jobs. It enhances flexibility and meets rising demand, especially in automotive and electronics sectors.

A new capture system reduces emissions and reuses water, cutting energy and water consumption significantly. The investment supports sustainable employment and benefits the local environment.

The bio-based PBT produced met all quality standards of petro-based PBT. The process uses renewable sugars and fits into the strategy of 'Green Mobility' for applications in automotive and electronics.

The joint venture will invest €10M to expand PBT production in Germany, driven by rising demand in automotive and electronics. The new capacity will be operational by early 2012.