Covestro has announced the expansion of its production capacity for polycarbonate films at the Dormagen site. The company is investing roughly EUR 20 million in the construction of a new coextrusion plant for high-quality, multilayer flat films, including the associated infrastructure and logistics. The plant is scheduled to come on stream in 2017.

The products are used in security cards, automotive interiors, medical devices and displays. 15 new jobs will be created for the operation of the plant.