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Eastman boosting capacity for key copolyester monomerEastman boosting capacity for key copolyester monomer

Eastman Chemical Co., is moving forward with a 25% expansion of the production capacity at its Kingsport, TN site for CHDM monomer, a key ingredient in production of various specialty plastics, including Eastman Tritan copolyester.

PlasticsToday Staff

August 6, 2010

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The company will complete the expansion in two phases, the first in mid-2011 and the second in 2012. "This significant increase in CHDM capacity will enable us to address the needs of our customers in copolyesters, including Eastman Tritan copolyester," said Mark Costa, executive VP, specialty polymers, coatings and adhesives and chief marketing officer for Eastman.

Costa added that the expansion also improves the company's position for continued growth as it will enable future increases in copolyester capacity of up to 25%. Dante Rutstrom, VP and general manager of Eastman Specialty Plastics, noted that the added capacity lets the company strengthen its copolyester leadership position and ensures customers a reliable source of product.

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