3M Polymer Plant Expansion Announced

3M's Polymer Processing Additives are often used to increase productivity and reduce maintenance downtime in blown film lines.

05. Dec. 2012

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St. Paul, Minn., USA - 3M announces it is expanding production of its polymer supply for the fluoroelastomer and polymer processing additives industries globally.

The expansion of 3M’s Decatur, Alabama plant is a capital investment in equipment. This upgraded equipment will significantly increase throughput and output capacity. 3M expects to complete the expansion Q2 2013. 3M fluoropolymers are widely used in automotive, aerospace, chemical processing and a broad base of other applications in the fluoroelastomer and polymer processing industries.

“In response to high global demand for polymers, 3M’s recent investment in this Decatur expansion demonstrates the company’s commitment to the fluoroelastomer industry and ensure supply as industries like automotive, aerospace and polyethylene production continue to grow,” said Paula Hubbard, global platform leader, 3M Advanced Materials Division.

The 3M Decatur location is the largest fluoroelastomer manufacturing facility within 3M. 3M Decatur also manufactures films, adhesives, coatings and additives for a host of 3M divisions representing multiple industries.

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