DSM ENGINEERING PLASTICS TO DOUBLE CAPACITY IN CHINA ON NEW SITE

DSM has decided to build a new site to expand its Engineering Plastics’ compounding capacity in China. This project includes both new compounding lines, which will double total capacity for their Stanyl PA46, Akulon PA6 and Arnite polyesters, and the relocation of the existing facilities in Zhouzhuang in Jiangyin, Jiangsu province in China to a new state of the art plant in Jiangyin Hitech Develoment Zone in Jiangyin. The project will include a major technological upgrade of existing production equipment that will be relocated. DSM’s products are used to manufacture key molded components for the automotive, electrical and electronics industries.

The Asia Pacific Regional Development Service Center (RDSC), opened in Jiangyin just over a year ago, will also be relocated to the same new site and its capabilities expanded. This will enhance DSM’s regional support and development capabilities for engineering plastics. The total investment at the new site will be some tens of million US$ and the new location will be ready early in 2006.

“Our ambition is to become a market leader in the region for engineering plastics. Our business has grown exponentially in Asia Pacific over the past few years. This new site in China will enable us to accommodate further growth targets as it will be the prime sourcing base for the Asia Pacific region.” – Roelof Westerbeek, Business Unit Director, DSM Engineering Plastics Asia Pacific. The new site has space allocated for future expansions for Engineering Plastics or other DSM activities.

The manufacturing lines will use leading edge compounding technology, “Globally we are recognized by the high quality standards of our products and services. Our policy is to deploy the best technology available, to maintain the same high standards for which our brands are recognized. A substantial part of the investment will ensure that the plant has best-in-class environmental management and safety systems, which we believe will set the standard for this type of operation. A facility and processes to be proud of!” – Jayant Dhobley, Operations Director, DSM Engineering Plastics Asia Pacific.

Akulon®, Arnite®, Arnitel®, Stanyl®, Stamylan® UH, Xantar® and Yparex® are registered trademarks of DSM Engineering Plastics.

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