MARL, Germany - Evonik Industries has expanded its polyamide 12 production capacity at its Marl Chemical Site by 5,000 metric tons, increasing the supply security of its VESTAMID® polymer material. In addition, preparations have begun for increasing the production of VESTOSINT® polyamide powder. For additional production expansion, Evonik has developed an improved conventional process for producing polyamide 12. Significant progress was also made in the development of a butadiene- and CDT-free route.
For nearly 50 years, Evonik has operated a fully backward integrated plant for production of polyamide 12 at its Marl Chemical Site, starting from butadiene, all the way through all precursors to the polymer. Originally a batch operation, the production facility was expanded to include continuous plants in the year 2000. The new expansion continues a policy of constant adaptation to market needs over the years. Powder capacities have also been continually increased.