French chemical industry news (page 5)

• 25 July 2019

  Butachimie Upgrades ADN Technology During Maintenance

  The maintenance will enhance competitiveness, safety, and environmental performance, featuring a €250M investment in advanced ADN technology, involving over 2,500 personnel.
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  1 July 2019

  Thann Site Joins Vynova, Strengthening Potassium Derivatives Leadership

  The Thann site in France, with 235 employees, integrates into Vynova, enhancing synergies and expanding production capabilities in potassium derivatives and fine chemicals. Vynova now operates six sites in Europe.
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  26 March 2019

  Solvay to Boost European Hydroquinone Capacity by 20%

  The capacity expansion in Saint-Fons, France, enhances supply security and meets rising demand for diphenol inhibitors. The project will be operational by Q2-2019.
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  27 February 2019

  Carbios Produces First 100% Recycled PET Bottles

  The company has developed an enzymatic biorecycling process to produce PET bottles from 100% recycled plastic waste, aiming to drive the industry towards a circular economy.
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  18 February 2019

  Total Acquires Synova for Recycled Polypropylene

  The acquisition boosts recycled polypropylene supply for automotive use, enhancing vehicle efficiency and reducing CO2. Total also advances in bioplastics and partners on polystyrene recycling projects.
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  12 February 2019

  AFYREN secures €60M for industrial development

  The financing will fund the first plant's design and development, advancing bio-based acid production technology for markets like cosmetics, nutrition, and fine chemicals.

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  2 October 2018

  Hexcel Opens New Composite Plant in France

  The new plant in Isère, France, boosts global carbon fiber capacity, creating 370 jobs. It supports aerospace demand and features a new R&D center for advanced composite materials.
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  5 July 2018

  Praxair to Sell European Assets to Taiyo Nippon Sanso

  The sale, worth 5 billion euros, includes Praxair's industrial gases businesses in 12 countries and 2,500 employees. The deal is contingent on the Praxair-Linde merger and regulatory approvals.
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  3 July 2018

  ARLANXEO Invests in Synthetic Rubber Expansion

  Investing mid double-digit million euros, ARLANXEO will modernize production sites in Brazil and France to enhance high-performance rubber grades, supporting growth in automotive, construction, and tire sectors.
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  20 June 2018

  INEOS Styrolution to Expand ABS Production at Wingles Site

  The Wingles site will convert a polystyrene line to produce 50,000 tonnes of ABS annually by Q1 2020, addressing increased demand in Europe across key industries.
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  6 May 2018

  Arkema Expands Specialty Polyamide Powder Capacity in France

  To meet rising demand in coatings, composites, and 3D printing, the Mont site will boost specialty polyamide powder production by 50% by late 2019, enhancing particle size control and toughness.
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  24 April 2018

  Total Petrochemicals Invests 80 Million Euros in Normandy Platform

  The investment aims to enhance energy efficiency and operational performance, aligning with safety and environmental standards. Maintenance work starts on March 4, 2018, as part of a seven-year cycle.
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  11 April 2018

  Boehringer Ingelheim invests €65M in avian vaccines

  A new 5,700 sq m facility in Lyon will boost avian vaccine production, creating 42 jobs. The environmentally friendly site will triple inactivated vaccine capacity by 2020.
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  3 April 2018

  Nel ASA Halts H2V Power-to-Gas Project

  Due to limited progress and financing issues, Nel will focus on other high-value projects. The H2V project's halt won't impact Nel's order backlog or future hydrogen initiatives in Europe.
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  8 February 2018

  Kraton Expands SYLVATRAXX™ Production in France

  The Niort plant will boost SYLVATRAXX™ additive production by 20% by Q4 2018 to meet rising tire industry demand, driven by safety, fuel economy, and sustainability needs.
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  14 December 2017

  INOVYN Unveils Specialty Vinyls Expansion Plan

  The plan includes a 120ktonne capacity boost across five European sites by 2020, driven by their advanced R&D center to meet rising global demand and enhance market leadership.
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  12 October 2017

  First Virgin PET from Enzymatically Recycled Bottles

  The production of virgin PET from enzymatically recycled post-consumer bottles has been achieved, confirming the technology's potential for creating a circular economy in PET plastic products.
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  10 October 2017

  Evonik Opens New Site in France

  The new site in Tours will focus on plant-based cosmetic ingredients, leveraging local scientific collaboration and advanced biotechnological processes for high-yield, resource-efficient production.
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  1 October 2017

  Sucre Océane Expands in Le Havre

  Investing €12.5M, the company aims to triple handling capacity and boost export traffic to 7,000 containers. It offers diverse packaging, has HACCP and AEO certifications, and plans to hire by year-end.
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  12 September 2017

  Tessenderlo Group Begins Production at New French Fertilizer Plant

  The new plant in Rouen produces Thio-Sul® for broad-acre, arboricultural, and vegetable crops. It employs 20 people and serves European and overseas markets, enhancing local market presence.
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  7 September 2017

  Novacap Opens New DIPE Production Unit at Roussillon

  The new DIPE unit uses an innovative, eco-friendly process, boosting the range of oxygenated solvents for pharmaceuticals, resins, coatings, and wastewater treatment, with a 5,000-ton capacity.
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  26 July 2017

  Solvay Expands European Kitting Capacity for Composites

  Doubling kitting capabilities in France will boost production of large composite parts, create 60 jobs, and enhance process control, reducing labor costs, production time, and waste.
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  30 June 2017

  HAROPA Named Best European and Green Port

  HAROPA won awards for Best Seaport in Europe and Best Green Port, recognized for efficient Asian market solutions and strong environmental initiatives, including multimodality and emission reduction.
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  27 June 2017

  CARBIOS and TechnipFMC Partner on PET Enzymatic Biorecycling

  The project aims to scale up an innovative process to recycle PET plastic waste into virgin PET, enhancing industrial competitiveness and supporting sustainable development.
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  23 June 2017

  Eramet Invests €34.5M to Upgrade Sandouville Plant

  The Sandouville plant adapts to a new nickel matte supplier from Finland, completing a €34.5M process transformation. The facility will gradually restart, aiming for full production by 2018.
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  13 June 2017

  Nel ASA secures NOK 450 million power-to-gas deal with H2V PRODUCT

  The agreement involves designing, constructing, and maintaining renewable hydrogen plants in France, aiming to inject hydrogen into natural gas pipelines, with potential expansion to 700 MW by 2025.
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  7 June 2017

  H2V Product to Build Green Hydrogen Plant in Port-Jérôme, Creating 180 Jobs by 2022

  The plant will use water electrolysis to produce hydrogen and methane, reducing CO2 emissions. Half of the €450M investment is for production equipment, aiming for technology transfer and future expansion.
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  11 May 2017

  Total Reopens Upgraded Carling Petrochemical Complex

  The Carling complex in France has been transformed into a leading polymer production site, enhancing competitiveness and avoiding layoffs. New units cater to automotive and healthcare markets.