# Dow expands methyl cellulose capacity in Bomlitz and Bitterfeld, Germany

Dow announced a series of incremental methyl cellulose capacity investments at its manufacturing facilities in Bomlitz and Bitterfeld, Germany, representing a 19,000 metric ton increase for cellulose ethers. New capacities are expected to come online in 2019 and 2020.

- Type: Expansion
- Announced: 2018-12-07
- Where: Bomlitz and Bitterfeld, Germany, Germany
- Starts operating: 2019
- Status: announced
- Capacity: 19,000 metric tons
- Products: methyl cellulose, cellulose ethers
- Sectors: [Specialty Chemicals](https://endata.com/sectors/specialty-chemicals.md)

## Companies

- [Dow](https://endata.com/companies/2996.md)

## Sources

- [european-coatings.com](https://www.european-coatings.com/news/raw-materials/dow-increases-methyl-cellulose-production/), 2018-12-07: "Dow announced a series of incremental methyl cellulose capacity investments to help construction dry mix customers secure reliable supply of key additives for this expanding area."

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