Arkema announces a capacity increase at its Balan HC EVA production plant
Following a successful startup mid-2005, Arkema announces a 15% capacity increase for its High Content Ethylene - vinyl acetate (HC EVA) copolymer production plant at its Balan industrial facility. This capacity increase will come on stream at the end of 2006, and shall allow Arkema to pursue its development strategy in growth markets, while consolidating its commercial rankings in particular in Europe.
Built in accordance with the best safety, quality and environmental standards, according to Arkema, the Balan plant shall allow the company to produce classic HC EVAs as well as very high content specialty EVAs.
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