SI Group, a global leader in the innovative technology of performance additive, personal solutions, active pharmaceutical ingredients and chemical intermediates, plans to double tackifier resin capacity at its Bethune, France manufacturing site.

The expansion will propel the site to become a regional hub for best in class tackifier and reinforcing resin production and technology. The investment is slated for completion later in this year, addressing an increasing demand for Novolac tackifiers in one of the core regions.

"We have taken the decision further grow capacity as another step forward in reinventing our business model," stated Robert Kaiser,Vice President, Rubber & Adhesive Solution at SI Group.

“This expansion will not only benefit the region’s supply,but will provide superior solutions at the highest reliability of supply to all our customers globally," added Kaiser.

SI Group has a long history manufacturing tackifiers resins used to enhance the performance and durability of tires. In addition to tackifier resins, the company also has a robust portfolio of antidegradants, bonding, curing and reinforcing resins, manufactured globally.This expansion follows the company’s announcement in September 2020 to also expand resin capacity in Nanjing, China.