Evonik operates extrusion plant in South Africa

Evonik Acrylics Africa (EEA) is producing extruded PLEXIGLAS? sheets in Elandsfontein, Johannesburg. With an initial number of 20 employees and a new extrusion facility, several thousand metric tonnes of semi-finished material will be produced per year for the African market. The products, which are manufactured in accordance with international quality standards, include standard formats as well as special sizes. "Over the past years we have continuously expanded the visibility of the PLEXIGLAS? brand in Southern Africa with the aim of becoming the market leader in this region," explains Holger Morhart, Business Director of Evonik Acrylics Africa. In May 2012, to this end, Evonik entered into a joint venture with the South African plastics processor Ampaglas Plastics Group, one of the largest manufacturers of extruded plastics in Southern Africa. Since then, the partners have further expanded the distribution network under the name Evonik Acrylics Africa. Production started in August at the plant in Elandsfontein. www.evonik.comADIDAS