Cytec expands global production of Crylcoat powder coating resins.

Cytec Industries Inc. has made plans to increase globally its production capacity of Crylcoat powder coating resins. Through investments and debottlenecking in Romano, Italy, Fengxiang, China and Rayong, Thailand, Cytec is adding approximately 20,000 MT of polyester capacity for the powder coating market. Through these efforts, Cytec is planning to reach the milestone of 200,000 MT of capacity at the eight manufacturing sites across the world in the course of 2007.

"The powder coatings market is a core business for Cytec and these expansions show our commitment to serving our customers and following their growth in a cost effective way", said Wire Vanderghinste, global business director powder coating resins. "This investment is especially strategic in supporting the growth in emerging markets such as China, the Middle East and Eastern Europe."