German chemical industry news (page 13)

• 20 October 2016

  Braskem Opens European Technology Center

  The new center in Wesseling, Germany, will develop products for the European market, enhancing technical support and expanding Braskem's polyolefin expertise.
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  17 October 2016

  Evonik Builds Plant for Aviation-Grade Acrylic Sheets

  A new plant in Germany will produce advanced stretched PMMA sheets, enhancing impact resistance and meeting aviation industry demands for larger, high-quality windows.
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  13 October 2016

  Trinseo to Build S-SBR Pilot Plant in Germany

  The new S-SBR pilot plant in Schkopau will enhance production efficiency, speed up innovation in Performance Tires, and reduce product validation time, accelerating market entry for new tire technologies.
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  4 October 2016

  BASF to Build New Vitamin A Plant in Ludwigshafen

  The new facility will boost annual vitamin A production by 1,500 metric tons, ensuring long-term supply and meeting market demand. It will be integrated into the existing production network.
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  28 September 2016

  BASF to Build New Acetylene Plant in Ludwigshafen

  The new plant will produce 90,000 metric tons of acetylene annually, using efficient processes. It will enhance competitiveness, resource use, and support various value chains at the Ludwigshafen site.
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  20 September 2016

  Solvay Enhances Composite Materials Production in Germany

  A new resin facility and upgraded site in Östringen will meet growing demand for lightweight materials in aircraft, producing for LEAP engines, Airbus, and Boeing. Production starts Q2 2017.

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  28 July 2016

  Kuraray Opens New Feedstock Storage at Industriepark Höchst

  The new storage optimizes production supplies, with feedstock delivered by inland vessels. The site benefits from excellent logistics, including rail, road, and river connections.
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  27 June 2016

  Evonik Speeds Up Industrial Scale-Up of Superabsorbents

  Modernized pilot plants in Krefeld enable faster industrial-scale production of superabsorbents, enhancing product development, sample production, and process transfer efficiency.
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  17 June 2016

  Covestro Begins Industrial CO2-Based Plastic Production

  A new plant in Dormagen produces foam components with 20% CO2, reducing crude oil use. The process is environmentally friendly and aims to expand CO2-based plastic production.
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  6 June 2016

  BASF Boosts Laromer® UV/EB Acrylates Production in Europe

  Production capacity for UV/EB acrylates at Ludwigshafen is being expanded to meet rising demand, enhancing supply reliability. Additional capacities will be available by Q3 2016.
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  12 May 2016

  BMZ Opens First Section of Europe's Largest Lithium-Ion Battery Factory

  The new facility in Germany will produce up to 800 million lithium-ion batteries annually by 2020, supporting diverse applications and reducing dependency on Asian cell producers.
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  3 May 2016

  DOMO and TOTAL Enhance Leuna Chemical Site

  The investment strengthens regional feedstock integration and adapts to declining gasoline demand, ensuring long-term access to strategic materials for polyamide 6 production at Leuna.
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  7 April 2016

  Clariant Expands Phosphate-Esters Capacity at Gendorf Plant

  The new capacity at Gendorf supports global demand in Industrial Lubricants, Paints & Coatings, Crop Solutions, and Personal Care, enabling innovative product developments and improved availability.
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  28 January 2016

  DuPont Invests in First European Zytel® HTN Polymer Plant

  The new plant in Germany will meet rising demand for Zytel® HTN in automotive, electrical, and consumer electronics markets, enhancing local supply and supporting European customers.
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  30 December 2015

  Evonik Builds Specialty Copolyester Plant in Witten

  The new plant will produce specialty copolyesters for coatings, creating around ten jobs. It aims to meet growing demand for epoxy resin-free can coatings and support customer growth with sustainable products.
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  15 December 2015

  Honeywell Acquires Sigma-Aldrich's Research Chemicals Business

  The acquisition enhances Honeywell's portfolio with high-purity solutions for drug discovery and lab applications, integrating Fluka and Sigma-Aldrich brands into its Fine Chemicals business.
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  11 December 2015

  Contargo Launches Rhine-Main-Rotterdam Rail Shuttle

  Starting January, a new rail link will run twice weekly between Rotterdam and Frankfurt, offering a stable, eco-friendly option for time-critical shipments. Frequency may increase if needed.
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  12 November 2015

  Sanofi Expands in Höchst

  Investing €200M, the company will build a fully automated cold warehouse and a multi-purpose building for medical tech, creating 500 jobs and expanding insulin production capabilities.
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  5 November 2015

  Saltigo Invests €60M in Leverkusen Expansion

  €60M will expand Leverkusen facilities, adding reactors, drying lines, and a new warehouse. Production starts end of 2017, creating 10 jobs. Focus on custom manufacturing for agrochemicals.
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  2 November 2015

  Mitsubishi Rayon to Build Carbon Fiber Plant in Germany

  The new plant in Bavaria will produce SMC materials, boosting capacity to 9,000 tons. This supports the growing demand for lightweight, high-strength automotive parts in Europe.
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  20 July 2015

  Bayer CropScience Invests €100M in New Herbicide Plant

  A new glufosinate-ammonium plant's foundation stone was laid at Höchst Industrial Park, with a time capsule ceremony. The plant will double production capacity and create 20 new jobs by spring 2017.
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  1 July 2015

  Evonik Boosts C4 Production Capacity

  New plants in Antwerp and Marl increase capacities for butadiene, Isononanol, and MTBE, meeting rising global demand and supporting customer growth with sustainable raw material supply.
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  23 June 2015

  BASF Launches Pilot Plant for PU-Aerogel Insulating Panels

  The new pilot plant produces SLENTITE® PU-aerogel panels, offering high-performance insulation with minimal space requirements, excellent moisture regulation, and design flexibility.
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  16 June 2015

  AkzoNobel and Evonik Form Chlorine/Potassium Hydroxide JV

  The JV will build a membrane electrolysis plant in Germany by end-2017, producing 130,000 tons of potassium hydroxide and 82,000 tons of chlorine annually, enhancing sustainability and market positions.
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  9 June 2015

  WACKER Opens Specialty Monomer Plant in Burghausen

  The new plant produces 3,800 metric tons of specialty monomers annually, ensuring long-term supply for polymer powders. The €8 million investment strengthens market and cost positions.
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  29 May 2015

  Bayer's New CO2-Based Plastics Line in Dormagen

  A new production line in Germany will use CO2 to produce polyols for polyurethane foam. The plant aims for 5,000 metric tons annually, reducing reliance on petroleum and advancing sustainable materials.
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  17 April 2015

  Air Liquide Launches Hydrogen Unit in Germany

  The new unit at Chempark Dormagen produces 22,000 tonnes of hydrogen and 120,000 tonnes of carbon monoxide annually, supplying Bayer's TDI plant and other customers via a 600 km pipeline.
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  4 April 2015

  BASF Boosts Specialty Amines Capacity in Ludwigshafen

  Investing millions, BASF expands specialty amines production to meet European demand, enhancing its global network. The expansion includes new plants in Germany and China, operational by 2017.