At K 2007 in Düsseldorf, Germany, Eastman introduced Tritan, which was touted as a new-generation copolyester that provided a balance of properties.  In 2010, the company opened a dedicated Tritan production plant at its Tennessee headquarters. The latest announcement for Eastman is plans to expand Tritan capacity from 60,000 metric tons to 76,000 metric tons to meet increasing demand for the material. Completion of the project is expected by mid-2014. Tagging Options Domain:  All Sites Keywords:  eastman tritan plastics news read more

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Eastman expanding Tritan capacity; sees growth in China