Eastman Completes 2-EH Capacity Expansion at Longview Facility
(Thomson Reuters ONE) -
KINGSPORT, Tenn., April 18, 2012 - Eastman Chemical Company (NYSE:EMN) today
announced it has completed a previously announced capacity expansion of its 2-
ethyl hexanol (or 2-EH) facility in Longview, Texas. With this expansion and
other recently completed debottlenecks, 2-EH capacity has been increased
approximately 37,000 metric tons.
"We are happy to announce the completion of this important expansion," said
Heidi Barnes, Performance Chemicals and Intermediates segment Oxo and
Plasticizers business director. "The added capacity reinforces our commitment to
reliably supply our 2-EH customers while also supporting growth in our
plasticizer business for products like Eastman 168(TM) non-phthalate
plasticizer."
An oxo derivative, 2-EH is used in end products such as plasticizers, like
Eastman 168(TM) non-phthalate plasticizer, 2 ethylhexyl acrylate, and additives
for fuels and lube oils. End markets for 2-EH include building and
construction, transportation, medical, consumables, and durable goods
manufacture.
Eastman's chemicals, fibers and plastics are used as key ingredients in products
that people use every day. Approximately 10,000 Eastman employees around the
world blend technical expertise and innovation to deliver practical solutions.
The company is committed to finding sustainable business opportunities within
the diverse markets and geographies it serves. A global company headquartered in
Kingsport, Tennessee, USA, Eastman had 2011 sales of $7.2 billion. For more
information, visit www.eastman.com.
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Contacts:
Media: Kristin Sturgill
423-229-2526 / ksturgill(at)eastman.com
Investors: Gregory Riddle
212-835-1620 / griddle(at)eastman.com
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