Evonik is reinforcing its growth strategy by strengthening its global production infrastructure for hydroxyl-terminated polybutadienes (HTPB). This follows significant investments made over the past two years, including the expansion of HTPB production capacity at its Marl, Germany site in 2024 and the establishment of a production facility for POLYVEST® ST-E 60 polybutadienes in Shanghai, China, in 2025.
Evonik is taking the next steps to further expand its HTPB production capacities. Construction is now underway to significantly increase output at its existing German site, scheduled to go on stream in the second quarter of 2027. Concurrently, Evonik has also initiated the engineering phase for a new production facility in the Asia region.
“The location for this new plant has been selected based on the strategic opportunity to leverage synergies with Evonik´s existing assets,” said Dr. Jürgen Herwig, head of Evonik’s polybutadienes business.
Evonik says these expansions underscore its dedication to driving innovation, strengthening its global footprint, and ensuring a reliable supply of high-performance materials for its customers worldwide.