Evonik plant for functionalized polybutadienes commences
operation

November 03, 2014
ContactLocal and specialized press

Markets for adhesive and sealing applications see above
average growthA clear commitment to Germany as production location

Dr. Ulrich Küsthardt, head of the Coatings & Additives

Isabel Ramor
Communications Manager
Adhesive Resins
Phone +49 2365 49-4843
Fax +49 2365 49-804843
isabel.ramor@evonik.com

Business Unit: “Resource efficiency and lightweight design
are key growth drivers”
Evonik Industries opened a new plant for hydroxyl terminatedpolybutadiene (HTPB) in Marl. The Group invested a mid-doubledigit million euro amount in the plant, which has a production
capacity of several thousand metric tons per year. Evonik will
market HTPB under the brand name POLYVEST® HT and with it thecompany is extending its polybutadienes product portfolio by afurther functionalized grade.
POLYVEST® HT is primarily used in sealing compounds forinsulating glass windows as well as in adhesives for automotiveconstruction. “With POLYVEST® HT we are making use of thegrowth driver of resource efficiency. Because the need for
products that contribute to using resources more efficiently ishigh,” explains Dr. Ulrich Küsthardt, head of the Coatings &Additives Business Unit.
The construction of the POLYVEST® HT production plant inGermany is an investment in customer proximity andsustainability. Most markets for HTPB are located in Europe. “Withthe Marl production site we have a backward integration inbutadiene, good application technology support, and in addition,
we are able to offer our customers a good supply security andsignificantly reduced delivery times,” explains Dr. DietmarWewers, head of the Coating & Adhesive Resins Business Line.

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Evonik Industries AG
Rellinghauser Straße 1-1145128 Essen
Germany
Phone +49 201 177-01
Telefax +49 201 177-3475
www.evonik.com
Supervisory Board
Dr. Werner Müller, Chairman
Executive Board
Dr. Klaus Engel, Chairman
Christian Kullmann
Thomas Wessel
Patrik Wohlhauser
Ute Wolf
Registered office Essen
Registered court
Essen local court
Commercial registry B 19474
VAT ID no. DE 811160003

Megatrend resource efficiency drives market growthWith the investment in the HTPB plant, Evonik Industries isstrengthening its position as a solutions provider in thedynamically growing market of the adhesive and sealants industry.
“With POLYVEST® HT we want to participate in the above average
growth of the adhesive industry. The plant in Marl is a good
example of the innovative further development of our portfolio forthe adhesive market,” underlines Wewers.
With POLYVEST® HT Evonik expands its existing service portfolioof polyesters, polymethacrylates, amorphous-poly-alpha-olefins,
wax and polybutadienes for the adhesive and sealants industry.
These are marketed under the brand names DYNACOLL,
VESTOPLAST, VESTOWAX, DEGALAN as well as POLYVEST.

Company information
Evonik, the creative industrial group from Germany, is one of the world leadersin specialty chemicals. Profitable growth and a sustained increase in the value ofthe company form the heart of Evonik’s corporate strategy. Its activities focus on
the key megatrends health, nutrition, resource efficiency and globalization.
Evonik benefits specifically from its innovative prowess and integrated
technology platforms.
Evonik is active in over 100 countries around the world. In fiscal 2013 more than
33,500 employees generated sales of around €12.7 billion and an operating
profit (adjusted EBITDA) of about €2.0 billion.
Disclaimer
In so far as forecasts or expectations are expressed in this press release or where
our statements concern the future, these forecasts, expectations or statements
may involve known or unknown risks and uncertainties. Actual results ordevelopments may vary, depending on changes in the operating environment.
Neither Evonik Industries AG nor its group companies assume an obligation to
update the forecasts, expectations or statements contained in this release.

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