Emerald Kalama Chemical, a division of Emerald Performance Materials, has completed the first of several planned phases of its technical expansion focused on its K-FLEX® non-phthalate plasticizers and coalescents.

CUYAHOGA FALLS, OH – Emerald Kalama Chemical, a division of Emerald Performance Materials, has completed the first of several planned phases of its technical expansion focused on its K-FLEX® non-phthalate plasticizers and coalescents. The business has also increased its technical staff by 50 percent. In addition, the company has approved the investment in a new technical center at its Kalama, WA, site. The new technical center is scheduled to open in spring 2012.