28-Jun-2007 - Degussa AG

Degussa bets on carbon black in the growth market of Brazil

Capacity expansion of the carbon black facility in Paulinia strengthens top global position

Degussa GmbH has doubled its production plant capacity for carbon black in Paulinia, Brazil, to 100,000 tons per year. With the expansion of capacity in Paulinia, Degussa is augmenting its position as the world's second largest manufacturer of carbon black with approximately 1.4 million tons per year.

"Carbon black is one of the strategic growth areas that we are systematically expanding. This capacity enhancement allows us to serve the demand of our customers in the tire and technical rubber-products industry even better. We are very optimistic overall regarding future growth in the rubber industry. We are highly equipped to meet this demand with our modern plant in Paulina," commented Dr. Klaus Engel, Chairman of the Board of Degussa GmbH at the opening of the plant. "We have invested a total of EUR65 million ($85 million) in Brazil."

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