Dow has announced plans to increase its methyl cellulose production capacity at its facilities in Germany in order to meet the growing demand for cellulose ether products used in construction. The expansion projects will result in a 19,000 metric ton increase in capacity for Dow's WALOCEL and METHOCEL cellulose ethers, which are used in various construction applications. The new capacities are expected to be operational by 2019 and 2020. Dow aims to provide high-quality, innovative raw materials to meet the needs of the construction industry and drive ongoing performance enhancements.