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Solvay to produce PEKK resins in US

Solvay will commence PEKK production at its site in Augusta, GA, and under the trade name NovaSpire.

26th September 2017

Innovation in Textiles
 |  Brussels

Transport/​Aerospace

“Solvay further affirms its unique position in lightweighting materials by joining the forces of its high-performance specialty polymers and composite materials to produce its own PEKK resin,” said Roger Kearns, member of Solvay’s Executive Committee. “This new capacity will address fast-growing demand for thermoplastic composites and 3D printing components in aerospace and in other markets.”

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