TAGS: Sustainability / Natural Adhesives
Kraton Corporation invests in its Alpha Methyl Styrene (AMS) resins facility in Niort, France. Kraton expects the investment will result in a 15% production increase at the Niort manufacturing facility by 2023.
In addition to the capacity increase, Kraton anticipates the investment will lead to a 70% reduction in solvent consumption, creating a favorable impact on the product life cycle by the end of 2022.
High-Performance Tackifiers for Adhesives
Kraton's AMS Resins, also known as Pure Monomer Resins, are sold in high-end applications such as Tread Enhancement Additives for premium tires and as
high-performance tackifying resins in fast-growing adhesive markets.
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The rise in Electric Vehicles (EV) also contributes to this growth, as the increased EV weight and higher torque bring new challenges in tire performance," said Torsten Schmidt, vice president of commercial, Kraton Pine Chemicals.
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Our SYLVATRAXX™ products continue to gain popularity across the entire tire value chain as they enable our customers to meet these new requirements."
As customer demand increases, the new growth project focuses on advancing production efficiencies while improving the site's environmental footprint.
In parallel with the current expansion projects, Kraton is exploring additional manufacturing expansion opportunities at the Niort plant beyond the 2023 horizon.
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Source: Kraton