Covestro announced plans to expand its site in Hebron, Ohio, by constructing multiple new production lines and infrastructure to manufacture customized polycarbonate compounds and blends. Covestro says this will enhance its capacity in the Solutions & Specialties business for the American market.
“This investment in our U.S. compounding plant is an important component of our ‘Sustainable Growth’ strategy. With this expansion, we can meet our customers’ growing demand for specialized polycarbonate materials, grow together with our customers, and strengthen our position as a leading provider of polycarbonate materials in North America,” says CTO Thorsten Dreier. “The move also aligns with our strategy to produce in the region for the region, to manufacture close to our customers and ensure reliable supply.”
Alongside Covestro’s established R&D center in Pittsburgh, both facilities will drive the technology transfer from lab to industrial production to support major transformation processes, such as the electrification and automation of mobility, sustainable developments, and digitalization.
Construction of the new production lines is scheduled to begin this year, with operations starting by the end of 2026.