# Perstorp increases Di-Penta capacity by up to 40%

Perstorp has increased production capacity of di-pentaerythritol (Di-Penta) by up to 40%.

- Type: Expansion
- Announced: 2018-11-21
- Where: Italy
- Starts operating: 2019
- Status: completed
- Capacity: up to 40% increase
- Products: di-pentaerythritol
- Sectors: [Specialty Chemicals](https://endata.com/sectors/specialty-chemicals.md)

## Companies

- [Perstorp](https://endata.com/companies/21777.md)
- [Alcoplast](https://endata.com/companies/35832.md) (partner)

## Sources

- [pcimag.com](https://www.pcimag.com/articles/keyword/2303-capacity-expansions?page=10), 2018-11-21: "Perstorp has increased capacity of di-pentaerythritol (Di-Penta) by up to 40%."
- [doi.org](https://doi.org/10.1016/s0306-3747(19)30025-9), 2018-12-01: "Perstorp has entered into a long-term toll manufacturing agreement with Italy's Alcoplast that will 'substantially expand' production capacity for its non-phthalate polyester plasticizer Pevalen"

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