DATE : 2017-06-07
Evonik has resumed production at its methyl methacrylate (MMA) plant in Worms, Germany following a technical problem last week, a source from the German company confirmed on Wednesday.
“Evonik methacrylates production in Worms has resumed full production rate after announced technical problems last week [on] Tuesday [30 May],” the source said.
“Due to the low inventories and the upcoming annual turnaround of the Wesseling site, sales control for non-contracted customers remains in place until further notice.”
The company has two MMA facilities in Germany, a 225,000 tonne/year plant in Worms and a 95,000 tonne/year facility in Wesseling.
The global MMA market is short, with demand at a strong level in Europe.
MMA is used in the manufacture of acrylic sheet, surface coatings, emulsion polymers and adhesives.
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