Perstorp’s investment in new capacity for production of valeraldehyde and its derivatives 2-PH alcohol and a new plasticizer, DPHP, is increasing.

PERSTORP, Sweden – Perstorp’s investment in new capacity for production of valeraldehyde and its derivatives 2-PH alcohol and a new plasticizer, DPHP, is increasing. The company plans to build a new production plant in Stenungsund, Sweden, at Perstorp’s current production site. The investment will come on-stream in 2014.

The company is also extending capacity for 2-EHA in Europe and in Asia by establishing production at the group’s manufacturing unit in Singapore.