Eastman is committed to supporting the growing global demand for specialty interlayers products, strengthening the company’s regional service capabilities and investing in capacity to serve glass laminator needs for high performance products. In order to respond to regional and global demand for Saflex polyvinyl butyral (PVB) products, the company has announced a feasibility study to upgrade and expand extrusion capability for production of interlayers in Europe.

“We are excited about exploring how to strengthen our Eastman asset footprint to drive continued high quality, reliability, and services to our Automotive and Architectural customers,” said Sabine Ketsman, division president of Films with Eastman. “Furthermore, we want to leverage Eastman’s innovation strengths to support our partners in enabling their growth plans and driving sustainable solutions, responding to rapidly evolving trends in Automotive and Building & Construction."

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Image: Eastman are exploring expansion of Saflex PVB laminating interlayer production in Europe.