DUSSELDORF, Germany (Feb. 14)—Degussa A.G. management has approved a project to expand annual capacity at its 2-year-old carbon black factory in Paulinia, Brazil, by 67 percent to 100,000 metric tons.
Degussa initially indicated in September 2004 it was considering this step but said Feb. 14 the management board has now approved the project, clearing the way for construction to start immediately. Neither the investment sum nor a project timetable was disclosed.
Degussa cited the "dynamic growth" of the Brazilian rubber processing industry for its decision.