# Kraton expands Sylvatraxx capacity at Niort, France plant

Kraton Corp. is increasing production capacity for its Sylvatraxx tread enhancement additives at its plant in Niort, France, by 20%. The expansion is scheduled for completion by the fourth quarter of 2018.

- Type: Expansion
- Announced: 2018-04-10
- Where: Niort, France, France
- Starts operating: Q4 2018
- Status: announced
- Capacity: 20% increase
- Products: Sylvatraxx tread enhancement additives
- Sectors: [Specialty Chemicals](https://endata.com/sectors/specialty-chemicals.md)

## Companies

- [Kraton Corporation](https://endata.com/companies/24149.md)

## Sources

- [european-rubber-journal.com](https://www.european-rubber-journal.com/article/2066464/kraton-ups-capacity-for-tire-tread-additives), 2018-04-10: "The expansion is scheduled for completion by the fourth quarter of 2018."

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