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Koemmerling opens new sealant and adhesive production facility in China

May 20, 2010

Kömmerling's parent company, Adco Europe Holdings, has announced the opening of its new production plant in Nanjing, China. The custom built plant will manufacture sealants and adhesives for the burgeoning Insulating Glass (IG), solar photovoltaic, structural glazing and transportation markets in the Far East.

Commenting on the new development, Dick Spalton, Managing Director, Koemmerling Europe, said; "This new plant is a response to the growing demands from our customers in the rapidly expanding Asian market. Whilst some of our more established markets are still struggling to come out of recession, demand for our products and expertise in the Far East is continuing to grow. With the opening of this plant we will be able to provide our customers with a far more efficient and economic supply chain, which will reduce both freight costs and delivery times."

The plant, which utilises raw materials produced in Asia, is already producing Polysulphides for the IG market and silicone based products will come on line in the next few months. The Nanjing plant will also have capacity to manufacture butyl and polyurethane sealants in 2011. The new plant complements Adco Global's existing production units based in the U.S.A. and Germany.

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Background Note

Koemmerling Chemische Fabrik GmbH is a leading international manufacturer of high-quality adhesives and sealants and part of ADCO Global Inc. Its European headquarters and extensive research and development facilities are in Pirmasens, Germany and it has a network of subsidiaries, sales offices and sales partners, in more than 80 different countries. Members of the group have over 110 years' experience of the development of adhesives and sealants. In particular the company has established itself as an innovative market leader in provision of Polysulfide, Polyurethane and Polyisobutylene sealants for the insulating glass and automotive industries.

Koemmerling Chemische Fabrik has been awarded ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and OHSAS 18001 certification.