Evonik’s new polyamide 12 line is planned to be built in Singapore by 2014
Ever since the fire at a plant that manufactures CDT, a precursor of PA12, in Marl Chemical Park at the end of March 2012, Evonik has continued to press ahead with its plans to build the PA12 plant in Singapore. Gregor Hetzke, head of Performance Polymers Business Unit of Evonik, confirms: "Our goal in significantly expanding our capacity is to consolidate our leading position for polyamide 12 in the long term."
The damaged CDT plant in Marl is currently being repaired and, according to current planning, is expected to recommence operations in the fourth quarter of 2012.
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