DSM inaugurates new resins plant in Germany

01-25-2010: Royal DSM N.V. announced that a new plant for the production of wet polyesters and other specialty resins in Meppen (Germany) has been opened. Total investment costs amounted to EUR 15 million.

The new plant was built at the existing site of DSM NeoResins+ in Meppen. The plant allows for further expansions in the future. With the new plant DSM NeoResins+ reinforces its strong position in the fast growing and important markets such as metal packaging (can), pre-painted metal (coil), specialty decorative markets, specialty adhesives, graphic arts and industrial wood.

Nico Gerardu, member of DSM's Managing Board and responsible for the Performance Materials cluster, gave the following comment: "DSM NeoResins+ is the global leader in specialty resins and this new plant enables us to expand our offering of polyester-based resins. This expansion underlines our commitment to grow this business further, by focusing on innovative products which support sustainability while enhancing performance."