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Shortly after doubling its polycarbonate production capacity at its Shanghai site to 400,000 tons per year, Covestro will again significantly expand its capacity to 600,000 metric tons per year.

With this step, which is achieved through debottlenecking of its production lines, the company reacts to the strong customer demand for polycarbonates in the Asia-Pacific region. The expanded capacity shall be available starting 2019.

"The expansion is essential to satisfy the growing demand", said Chief Technology Officer Dr. Klaus Schäfer. "The successful completion of this project will strengthen our global production network and demonstrates our continuous commitment to the Chinese market."

Michelle Jou, Global Head of Covestro´s Polycarbonates segment, said, "There is a rapidly growing demand for polycarbonate resins and blends, in particular in China. Segments like electronics, healthcare and automotive are our key customer industries in that region. Further expanding our capacity for this high-tech plastic enables us to even better react to the changing needs of our customers and to guarantee sustainable supply."

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