Nouryon news

• 29 September 2022

  Nouryon to Acquire ADOB Fertilizers in Poland

  The acquisition will expand Nouryon's crop nutrition offerings. ADOB, a leader in water-soluble fertilizers, brings strong technology and innovation. The deal is expected to close by year-end 2022.
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  8 July 2021

  Nouryon to Expand Kromasil Facility in Sweden

  The expansion will double production capacity to meet rising global demand from pharma and biotech industries, reinforcing leadership in high-performance silica. Construction starts in 2022.
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  12 January 2021

  Nouryon Renames Industrial Chemicals Subsidiary to Nobian

  The renaming supports growth and branding strategies, allowing focused development of essential base chemicals. Nobian will expand chloromethane production in Frankfurt to better serve key industries.
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  7 August 2020

  Nouryon to Boost MCA Production in Delfzijl

  The expansion will increase MCA capacity by over 20% to meet market growth and internal demand, leveraging advanced technologies for efficiency and sustainability.
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  4 March 2020

  Nouryon and INEOS Nitriles Start New Facilities in Germany

  The new facilities will produce raw materials for biodegradable chelates, driven by increased demand post-phosphate ban. Completion is expected in 2021-2022, enhancing global supply chain performance.
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  30 January 2020

  Celanese to Acquire Elotex from Nouryon

  The acquisition includes global production facilities, product portfolio, and customer agreements. It aims to enhance Celanese's emulsions business and support growth in construction materials.

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  21 August 2019

  Nouryon Expands Metal Alkyls Plant in Rotterdam

  The Rotterdam plant boosts capacity by 40%, automates raw material handling, and enhances safety. Recent investments improve efficiency, reliability, and reduce costs. Acquisition of Zhejiang Friend Chemical strengthens market position.
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  5 June 2019

  Nouryon Expands Microspheres Production in Sweden

  €20M project boosts Expancel microspheres capacity in Sweden, meeting rising demand in automotive, construction, and other markets. New US plant planned, pending board approval.
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  6 April 2019

  Nouryon Expands Colloidal Silica Production in Sweden

  The €4M expansion boosts capacity for Levasil CC, aiding the shift to sustainable water-based coatings. It supports growing demand and future growth in various markets, including electronics and construction.
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  5 April 2019

  Nouryon Expands Chloromethanes Capacity in Germany

  Construction starts in May to boost chloromethanes capacity in Frankfurt, with completion in 2020. The project will increase methyl chloride production by over 30% and enhance supply reliability.
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  1 March 2019

  Shell Joins Rotterdam W2C Project

  The Rotterdam W2C project will convert 360,000 tons of waste into bio-methanol, reducing CO2 emissions by 300,000 tons annually. Supported by Dutch authorities, it aims for a final investment decision in 2019.
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  12 February 2019

  Nouryon Cuts CO2 Emissions with Bio-Steam

  Nouryon's Hengelo site will use bio-steam from Twence, reducing CO2 emissions by 50,000 tons annually and saving up to 80 million cubic meters of natural gas, enhancing sustainability in salt production.
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  4 July 2018

  AkzoNobel to Expand Chloromethanes Capacity in Frankfurt

  Design work has begun for a second expansion to increase chloromethanes capacity by 50% over five years, enhancing supply reliability and energy efficiency for pharmaceutical and other industries.
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  2 July 2018

  AkzoNobel to Upgrade Rotterdam Chlor-Alkali Plant

  The Rotterdam plant will add a second production line for chlorine and caustic soda, implement 'e-flex' technology, and enhance capacity and sustainability, with completion expected by 2021.
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  13 June 2018

  AkzoNobel Builds Demo Plant for New Ethylene Amines Technology in Sweden

  The new plant in Sweden will showcase a sustainable technology for producing ethylene amines, reducing raw material use and improving cost and environmental performance.
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  20 April 2018

  AkzoNobel and INEOS Partner to Expand Chelates Production

  The partnership will see new chelates production facilities at INEOS’s Cologne site, operational by 2020, enhancing sustainability and meeting rising demand due to the European phosphate ban.