PARDUBICE, the Czech Republic - SYNTHESIA, a division of ALIACHEM and a producer of HP pigments for more than 15 years, is now ready to start production of diketopyrrolopyrrole (DPP) reds at its pigments and dyes plant in Pardubice in the Czech Republic.

The DPP production line is fully computer-controlled during the process of synthesis, finishing, drying and packaging. All the processes are in accordance with environmental requirements.

The initial annual production capacity for DPP is 100 tons and has the potential to increase to meet customers' needs. SYNTHESIA has been producing organic pigments since 1946 and is the only producer of HPP in Central and Eastern Europe. For more information, e-mail pigments@synthesia.cz or visit www.synthesia.cz.