Nouryon Completes Expandable Microspheres Expansion in Sweden
SUNDSVALL, Sweden — Nouryon has completed a €20 million project at Sundsvall, Sweden, that significantly raises production capacity for its Expancel expandable microspheres. These are used to enhance the properties of products ranging from shoe soles and food packaging to wind turbines.
“Expancel demand is growing fast as we develop new applications to fulfill customer needs,” said Sylvia Winkel Pettersson, Director Expancel at Nouryon. “Examples include underbody coatings, weather strips and repair putty for the automotive market, and sealants, floorings and elastomeric cool roof coatings for the construction market.”