# Evonik doubles global PEBA capacity with expansions in Shanghai and Marl

Evonik is doubling its global capacity for VESTAMID® E polyether block amide (PEBA) through a major expansion of its production plant at the Multi-User-Site in Shanghai, China, and an optimization project at its facility in Marl, Germany.

- Type: Expansion
- Announced: 2023-04-14
- Where: Shanghai, China
- Starts operating: Q4 2023
- Status: announced
- Capacity: double current PEBA capacity
- Products: VESTAMID® E polyether block amide (PEBA)
- Sectors: [Specialty Chemicals](https://endata.com/sectors/specialty-chemicals.md)

## Companies

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

## Sources

- [evonik.com](https://www.evonik.com/en/news/press-releases/2023/04/evonik-expands-its-global-capacity-for-vestamid--e-polyether-blo.html), 2023-04-14: "As the worldwide footwear production continues to grow, this latest investment in Shanghai will significantly increase Evonik’s PEBA production capacity, expand our regional presence, and put us in an optimal position to address the global market."
- [central-south-america.evonik.com](https://central-south-america.evonik.com/en/evonik-expands-its-global-capacity-for-vestamid-e-polyether-block-amide-peba-201674.html), 2023-05-08: "Evonik is doubling its global capacity for VESTAMID® E, polyether block amide (PEBA), with a twofold approach including a major expansion of its production plant at the Multi-User-Site (MUSC) in Shanghai, and an optimization project at its production facility in Marl, Germany."

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