Solenis says it is investing approximately $5 million at its manufacturing facility in Perm, Russia.

The investment will double the production capacity for its polyacrylamide powders used in a wide variety of water-based industries including the pulp, paper, oil and gas, chemical processing, mining, biorefining, power and municipal markets.

It will also create two new production lines to handle the increased sales of its sizing and defoamer products in the pulp and paper industry.

"In addition to creating several new jobs, this expansion reinforces our commitment to offer locally produced products backed with superior technical expertise," said John Panichella, president and CEO, Solenis. "It also represents a milestone in Solenis' strategic alignment for growth in emerging markets, creating new opportunities for continued development in Russia."

The expansion is expected to be completed in March.