Covestro Expands German Production Capacity for Performance Coatings Applications

MEPPEN, GERMANY – November 9, 2026 – Covestro has inaugurated a new production line for polyester resins at its Meppen site in Germany, responding to growing demand for high-performance polyester resins across Europe. The multi-million-euro investment expands GMP-compliant production capacity for food contact and performance coatings applications.

Covestro officially opened a new production line for polyester resins at its Meppen site. The multi-year investment project adds a further reactor line to the facility, creating additional capacity in the double-digit kilotonne range. The new line builds on the site’s established GMP-compliant (Good Manufacturing Practice) production infrastructure, supporting the requirements of food contact applications. The reactor is designed for a broad product spectrum, enabling flexible production of high-molecular-weight and standard polyester grades, alkyds, and acrylic resins. These product lines serve the can, coil, industrial coatings, and adhesives segments and are marketed under the brand names “Uralac”, “Uradil”, “Hybrane”, and “NeoRez”. The new line is also capable of producing intermediates for polyurethane dispersions.

The investment extends beyond the new production line itself. Existing facilities at the site have also been modernised, including a new truck-filling station, a fully automated drum-filling system, and a heat recovery unit that improves energy efficiency by recovering process heat. The total investment runs into the multi-million-euro range. In parallel with the capacity expansion, the site is also growing its workforce, with additional positions currently being filled in production, filling, and dispatch in response to increased demand.

Expanded Capacity for Coatings and Food Contact Applications

Dr. Andrea Maier-Richter, Head of the Coatings & Adhesives business unit at Covestro, commented: “Our customers rely on reliable supply and consistent quality. With the new line in Meppen, we are increasing the availability of our polyester resins and strengthening supply from within Europe. At the same time, the expansion gives our customers the flexibility they need for growth in demanding applications where consistent product quality is critical and regulatory requirements are complex.”

Site manager Dr. André Rittermeier added: “Meppen is a site with great expertise and a long track record of success. With the new line and the modernised facilities, we are not only creating additional capacity but also consolidating the foundation that our customers rely on.”

Background: The Meppen Site

The Meppen plant has been part of Covestro since 2021, when it was acquired as part of the purchase of the Resins & Functional Materials business from Dutch company Royal DSM. The production site has been in operation since 1956. More than 100 employees, including apprentices, produce high-quality resins there, including polyesters, alkyds, acrylates, and polyurethane dispersions, for customers in the paints, coatings, and packaging industries.

With this investment, Covestro strengthens the role of the Meppen site as a long-term partner for polyester specialities in Europe.