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Modernization of DSM caprolactam plant in Geleen
05 Oct '07
1 min read
Royal DSM N.V. has decided to invest in capacity expansion and modernization of the caprolactam plant at the Chemelot Industrial Park in Geleen (NL).
The total investment costs amount to EUR 25 million. This investment will allow DSM to gradually expand the capacity of the plant according to market demands.
Caprolactam is the key raw material for Nylon-6, a highly versatile material that is used to make not only textile, carpet and technical fibres, but also engineering plastics and packaging films.
Nylon-6 is found in numerous applications ranging from conveyor belts, parachutes and lingerie to automotive air-inlets.
The total investment costs amount to EUR 25 million. This investment will allow DSM to gradually expand the capacity of the plant according to market demands.
Caprolactam is the key raw material for Nylon-6, a highly versatile material that is used to make not only textile, carpet and technical fibres, but also engineering plastics and packaging films.
Nylon-6 is found in numerous applications ranging from conveyor belts, parachutes and lingerie to automotive air-inlets.
DSM N.V.
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