DuPont Boosts PPA Capacity
Supporting demand in automotive and consumer electronics.
DuPont Performance Polymers, Wilmington, Del., has increased production of its Zytel HTN polyphthalamide (PPA) at its Richmond, Va., facility by 10% to meet growing global market demand in automotive and consumer electronics. Demand is growing in automotive because the material can stand up to long-term exposure to heat and chemicals in underhood and powertrain components. In electronics and hand-held devices, Zytel HTN offers dimensional stability and ability to withstand lead-free soldering.
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