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3 June 2013
Ferro Expands Dibenzoates Production Capacity
The new Antwerp facility will produce 28,000 metric tons of non-phthalate plasticizers annually, enhancing market position and integrating benzoic acid production for improved product offerings.
22 May 2013
Total Approves €1 Billion Modernization of Antwerp Refining and Petrochemical Platform
The project includes a new refinery complex and plant, shutting down outdated facilities, and maintaining the workforce. The upgrades aim to enhance competitiveness and meet environmental standards.
5 February 2013
LBC Tank Terminals Boosts Antwerp Storage Capacity
The Antwerp terminal now has 41,000 m³ more storage, totaling 270,000 m³. The site also upgraded truck handling and loading infrastructure, enhancing efficiency for base oils and chemicals.
11 January 2013
Evonik Expands C4 Product Capacity
Investing hundreds of millions, Evonik boosts 1-butene, butadiene, and MTBE production by 325,000 tons, creating 40 jobs. Expansions in Marl and Antwerp to support customer growth by 2015.
5 September 2012
LANXESS Invests EUR 15 Million in Antwerp Glass Fiber Plant
The investment will boost annual capacity by 10%, replacing both furnaces. This expansion supports growing demand for high-tech plastics, especially in mobility and electronics markets.
9 July 2012
Vita Group Sells Nonwovens Business
Employees will transfer, and consultations with Works Councils are underway. Funds from the sale will reduce debt and invest in growth. Vita Group now has no net debt and significant cash availability.
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22 March 2012
FRX Polymers to Build First Commercial Plant at Bayer Antwerp Site
FRX will break ground in August 2012 and commission the plant by Q4 2013. The site offers key raw materials, skilled workforce, and logistics. FRX holds 20 patents and operates pilot plants in MA and Switzerland.
4 January 2012
BASF Completes World's Largest Oleum/Sulphuric Acid Plant
The new plant in Antwerp will produce 420,000 tons of SO3 annually, converting it into oleum and sulphuric acid, essential for plastic production.
1 April 2011
Evonik Opens Isobutene Plant in Antwerp
The new facility in Antwerp produces 110,000 metric tons of high-purity isobutene annually, tripling capacity. The process is eco-friendly, enhancing efficiency and flexibility in C4 production.
27 July 2010
INEOS Oxide to Build Ethylene Terminal in Antwerp
The new terminal will handle one million tonnes annually, connect to key facilities via the ARG pipeline, and enhance competitiveness and market dynamics in Europe. Expected operation starts in 2012.
6 May 2010
Messer Opens Largest CO2 Recovery Plant
The new plant in Zwijndrecht, Belgium, recovers 150,000 tons of CO2 annually from industrial waste gas for recycling.
20 February 2010
LANXESS Boosts Butyl Rubber Capacity in Belgium
The plant's capacity will increase by 14,000 metric tons annually, with a EUR 20 million investment, to meet rising global demand for butyl rubber, especially in emerging markets and the pharmaceutical industry.
5 March 2009
BASF and Dow Complete Start-Up of HPPO Plant in Antwerp
The world's largest HPPO plant is now operational, offering significant economic and environmental benefits, including reduced wastewater, lower energy usage, and simplified raw material integration.
20 November 2006
Borealis Secures EUR 1.4M Flemish Grant
The grant supports a EUR 25M investment to optimize production and add new systems, creating 45 jobs in Beringen and increasing total Flemish employment to 625.
31 March 2006
CRI Catalyst to Open New Facility in Ghent
The new Ghent facility will create 20 jobs and produce a silver-based catalyst for ethylene oxide, used in anti-freeze, polyester, and detergents. Investment cost remains undisclosed.
18 March 2005
BASF Expands Acrylic Acid and SAP Production in Europe
Production capacity for SAP will increase to 175,000 tonnes/year. A new 160,000 tonnes/year acrylic acid plant will support this. New capacities will be available by 2008, driven by long-term supplier agreements.
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