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Evonik Plans New Polyamide 12 Complex in Marl, Germany

Strong growth for high-performance polymer polyamide 12 in the automotive sector, the oil and gas industry, and 3D printing

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By: Anthony Locicero

Copy editor, New York Post

Evonik is planning to build a new production complex for the high-performance polymer polyamide 12 (PA 12). The Group intends to increase its overall PA 12 capacity by more than 50%. Polyamide 12 is required in attractive growth markets such as the automotive industry, oil and gas pipelines, and in 3D printing.  After successful basic engineering, Evonik plans to invest approximately €400 million in the PA 12 complex at its largest site, Marl Chemical Park in North Rhine-Westphalia. The exist...

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