KINGSPORT, TN – Eastman Chemical Co. has completed phase one of a two-phase expansion of its ketone manufacturing capacity at its Kingsport, Tennessee, operations. Eastman's ketones are coatings additives that are predominantly used in low-VOC applications in automotive, wood and industrial coatings.
"This investment reaffirms our commitment to the specialty ketones market," said Charles Giaudrone, General Manager of the Additives & Functional Products Segment's Coatings and Inks business. "In addition to world-class technology improvements to maintain Eastman's quality leadership in the market, the additional capacity enhances our ability to serve our global customer base."