# Eastman expands interlayer production capacity in Ghent, Belgium

Eastman held a groundbreaking ceremony for an expansion of its Ghent production site, adding extrusion capacity for specialty interlayers used in safety glass and automotive applications. The investment is tens of millions of dollars and is expected to create about 50 jobs.

- Type: Expansion
- Announced: 2025-02-27
- Where: Ghent, Belgium, Belgium
- Jobs: 50
- Starts operating: Q3 2026
- Status: under construction
- Products: specialty interlayers, Saflex PVB interlayers
- Sectors: [Specialty Chemicals](https://endata.com/sectors/specialty-chemicals.md), [Automotive Components](https://endata.com/sectors/automotive-components.md)

## Companies

- [Eastman Chemical](https://endata.com/companies/7789.md)

## Sources

- [industrylinqs.com](https://www.industrylinqs.com/chemicals/2025/02/eastman-invests-tens-of-millions-in-expanding-production-capacity-in-ghent/), 2025-02-28: "This investment underscores Eastman's commitment to the interlayer business and our dedication to technological innovation that aligns with current and future market demands."

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