2 November 2015
DETAILS
Due to increasing global demand for high-performance polymers
Evonik’s Resource Efficiency Segment
is significantly expanding its production capacity
for polyetheretherketone (PEEK)
at the Changchun (China) site.
In addition, the innovation pipeline
is being continually expanded with new products.
Business in Evonik’s VESTAKEEP® brand of PEEK polymers
has experienced consistent and strong growth
over the last five years across all relevant industry segments
for example, oil and gas, aviation and automotive.
"We’re very pleased to be able to participate in
increasing global demand for PEEK products,"
Dr. Matthias Kottenhahn,
Head of the High Performance Polymers Business Line.
"The investment affirms our commitment
to support our customers’ growth over the long term
as well as to continually expand our product portfolio."
New products for specialty applications
Thanks to their high thermal and chemical resistance,
VESTAKEEP® specialty PEEK polymers can replace
metal components enabling
demanding lightweight structural applications.
Contacts Evonik
- Specialized Press Contact
- Janusz Berger
- High Performance Polymers
- +49 2365 49-9227
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