# Evonik starts up new multi-layer coextrusion plant for PMMA flat films in Weiterstadt

Evonik Industries AG announced the official start-up of its new multi-layer coextrusion plant for PMMA flat films in Weiterstadt, Germany. The company invested a double-digit million amount and created new jobs, producing films up to 2,700 mm wide.

- Type: Expansion
- Announced: 2018-11-12
- Where: Weiterstadt, Germany, Germany
- Value: $57.0M (50.0M EUR)
- Starts operating: 12 Nov 2018
- Status: completed
- Capacity: 2,700 mm width
- Products: multi-layer coextruded PMMA flat films
- Sectors: [Specialty Chemicals](https://endata.com/sectors/specialty-chemicals.md), [Plastics and Polymers](https://endata.com/sectors/plastics-polymers.md)

## Companies

- [Evonik](https://endata.com/companies/15139.md)
- [AQUAFIL Engineering](https://endata.com/companies/40331.md) (partner)

## Sources

- [chemengonline.com](https://www.chemengonline.com/evonik-commissions-new-multi-layer-coextrusion-plant-for-pmma-flat-sheets/), 2018-11-12: "With this plant, we are investing in a market segment that continues to show positive development and promises strong growth potential."
- [indiantextilemagazine.in](https://www.indiantextilemagazine.in/evoniks-new-plant-for-production-of-specialty-copolyesters/), 2019-06-28: "Last December Evonik started up a new plant for production of specialty copolyesters at its Witten site."

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