“This agreement underscores our commitment and capability in the custom catalysts arena. We’re delighted to be able to work with the Röhm team to enable commercial scale production of MMA,” said Sanjeev Taneja, Head of Evonik Catalysts.
The Dubai-based waterproofing specialist and protective coatings company announced the expansion as part of its three-year strategic growth plan for the Middle East.
The facility serves more than 100 automotive factories on different continents and offers customer services with the highest pioneering technology in the market.
The significant capacity expansion at the Kalama site has been successfully completed. Benzyl alcohol is used as a solvent and intermediate, and is highly valued due to its low volatility and low toxicity.