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BYK builds new production line at Wesel site for EUR 6 million · Endata

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Mar 21, 2025EXPANSIONWesel, Germany

BYK builds new production line at Wesel site for EUR 6 million

BYK is building a new production line (Line 24) at its Wesel/Abelstraße site for approximately EUR 6 million, increasing production capacity by up to 8.5%. The line is expected to start operations in early 2026.

Value

$6.50M (6.00M EUR)

Starts operating

2026

Status

Under construction

Capacity

8.5% increase in production capacity

Productswetting and dispersing additivessolvent-free additives for paints, printing inks, adhesives, and battery electrodes

CompaniesBYK

Sectors#Specialty Chemicals

“BYK baut derzeit eine neue Produktionslinie (Linie 24) für rund 6 Millionen Euro am Standort Wesel/Abelstraße, die Anfang 2026 den Betrieb aufnehmen soll.”ihr-nachbar.byk.com

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ihr-nachbar.byk.comBYK investiert intensiv am Standort Wesel – BYKMar 21, 2025

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