Roehm targets PMMA expansion by increasing capacity of its plant in Shanghai, China.
The company is investing “double-digit million amount” to expand production of moulding compounds at the site in China.
The expanded plant in Shanghai will go into operation in the second quarter of 2023.
“In this way, we not only support the growth of our customers, but at the same time seize new market opportunities”, says Benjamin Ling, Asia President.
Roehm has also recently announced plans to expand capacity of PMMA moulding compounds in Europe.
Polymethyl methacrylate (PMMA)’s main markets are automotive, construction, and lighting.