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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
18 March 2015
ArcelorMittal to Invest €88 Million in Germany
€88 million will modernize and boost competitiveness at four German sites, focusing on Bremen, Duisburg, Eisenhüttenstadt, and Hamburg. Sustainability efforts and a report are also highlighted.
13 March 2015
Shell Chemicals Enhances Wesseling Plant Efficiency
Upgrades at the Wesseling plant have improved energy efficiency, increased production by 15%, and enhanced feedstock flexibility, making the facility more competitive.
4 March 2015
Talga to Build Graphene Plant in Germany
The plant will cost under A$1M, produce 100-200 tpa of graphene, and is set for Q3 2015. German agencies offer incentives. Dr. Georg Hochwimmer appointed as Technical Manager.
3 March 2015
WACKER Builds Specialty Monomer Plant in Burghausen
The new plant will produce 3,800 metric tons of specialty monomers annually, enhancing supply security and meeting rising demand for high-quality polymeric binders. Completion is set for Q2 2015.
22 January 2015
BASF to Expand Global PVP Production
Investing €56M, BASF will boost PVP production by 6,000 metric tons across plants in Germany, USA, and China, targeting pharmaceutical, cosmetic, detergent, and food sectors.
10 December 2014
370 Million Euro Invested in Höchst Industrial Park
Since 2000, investments in Höchst Industrial Park total 6.3 billion euros. In 2014, Infraserv Höchst Group saw a 10% revenue increase, driven by energy supply advancements.
10 December 2014
Evonik Launches New Units for Crosslinking Activators
New units produce TAC and TAICROS® for enhanced plastics and rubber. Benefits include improved solar panel protection, faster lamination, and increased aging resistance in automotive materials.
9 December 2014
Bayer Completes Major Investment in Germany
A new TDI plant in Dormagen, costing EUR 250 million, boosts production efficiency and job security, while enhancing North Rhine-Westphalia's competitiveness in the chemical industry.
10 November 2014
Solvay Opens New ETFBO Synthesis Plant in Bad Wimpfen
The new plant, integrated into an existing building, has a 1,000-ton annual capacity. The €5M investment expands the range of organic synthesis building blocks, focusing on CF3 chemistry.
3 November 2014
Evonik Opens New HTPB Plant
The new plant produces POLYVEST® HT, used in sealing compounds and adhesives, enhancing resource efficiency, customer proximity, and supply security in the European market.
1 November 2014
New Bisphenol Plant Opens in Bitterfeld
The plant produces specialty bisphenol for high-heat plastics used in automotive and electrical industries. It marks the first Japanese investment in Saxony-Anhalt, doubling capacity to 10,000 tons annually.
8 October 2014
Evonik Expands Rheinfelden Silica Production
The new production line increases global capacity by 25%, supporting high-performance adhesives, resins, and renewable energy trends. The expansion enhances rheology, viscosity, and flow rate of products.
7 October 2014
Linde to Build Air Separation Unit in Eastern Germany
The new unit will supply oxygen and nitrogen to ArcelorMittal's steelworks, enhancing energy efficiency and flexibility. It will replace an older facility and also provide liquid gases to the regional market.
26 September 2014
LANXESS Expands Lewatit Production for Food Industry
A new production line for weak acid cation exchange resins and a food-compatible filling system have been inaugurated, increasing capacity and meeting rising demand for water treatment solutions.
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