# Evonik increases additive capacities for architectural paints

Evonik's Coating Additives business line is increasing capacities of two additive product groups for architectural paints: hydrophobing agents and polyurethane thickeners. The new capacities will be available from October 2022.

- Type: Expansion
- Announced: 2022-10-04
- Starts operating: Oct 2022
- Status: completed
- Products: hydrophobing agents, polyurethane thickeners
- Sectors: [Specialty Chemicals](https://endata.com/sectors/specialty-chemicals.md)

## Companies

- [Evonik](https://endata.com/companies/15139.md)

## Sources

- [european-coatings.com](https://www.european-coatings.com/news/markets-companies/evonik-increases-additive-capacities-for-architectural-paints/), 2022-10-04: "The capacity increase is our response to the increased demand for additives for architectural paints."

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