Milliken to expand production capacity and warehouse space in Germany

In order to meet the expected market demand, Milliken is currently expanding the production base of Zebra-chem in Germany, which was acquired in March last year

According to reports, the expansion allows Milliken to increase the production capacity of the acquired Zebra-chem company's Bad Bentheim plant by 60% by the end of the year

“We have seen very strong demand in several of the end markets where these value-added products are being delivered

The viscosity modifiers and performance modifiers produced at this facility can be used to improve the melt flow of recycled polypropylene (PP ) resins with little or no effect on the physical properties of the resin, thus, without affecting the overall product In the case of performance, processors and brands can use more recycled materials for production

"Miliken has been recognized by the market for its sustainable innovations

In addition, the plant produces a variety of solid concentrates as chemical blowing agents for use in foamed thermoplastic production processes

Milliken & Company said that the plan to fully integrate the acquired business within this year is actively advancing