German chemical industry news (page 9)

• 24 March 2020

  INEOS to build hand sanitiser plant in 10 days

  The new plant will produce 1 million bottles per month, focusing on hospitals and essential services. Supplies to NHS hospitals will be free during the crisis.
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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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  21 February 2020

  Paste PVC Plant Expansion in Burghausen

  The Burghausen plant now uses microsuspension for flexible PVC production. Investments include new reactors, a dryer, expanded control room, silos, and a recycling system for cooling water.
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  12 February 2020

  BASF Invests in European Battery Materials for EVs

  New production sites in Germany and Finland will supply cathode materials for 400,000 EVs annually, supporting a sustainable, European-based supply chain with low CO2 footprint and renewable energy integration.
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  4 February 2020

  WeylChem Invests in Allessa Multi-Purpose Plant

  WeylChem is upgrading its Frankfurt Fechenheim plant to enhance its HALEX technology, driven by customer demand. The new plant will be operational in H2 2021, alongside a new SAP S/4 Hana system.
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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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  16 January 2020

  WuXi Biologics Acquires Bayer's Drug Plant in Germany

  The plant will serve as a back-up site for Kovaltry™ production. The deal includes equipment purchase and a long-term lease. Financial details undisclosed.
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  9 January 2020

  BASF Expands Water-Soluble Polyacrylate Production

  A single-digit million-euro investment has enhanced production flexibility and slightly expanded capacity for water-soluble polyacrylates, benefiting cleaning products and industrial applications.
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  19 November 2019

  Microvast and FPT Industrial Partner on Battery Solutions in New German Factory

  The new factory in Ludwigsfelde will produce battery modules and systems, supporting a joint e-platform for electrified powertrain systems, with construction starting in April 2020.
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  13 November 2019

  BASF's Chemetall Expands Langelsheim Facility

  A new lab and office building were inaugurated in Langelsheim, enhancing production of aerospace technologies and Naftoseal® aircraft sealants to meet growing market demands.
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  13 November 2019

  Tesla Gigafactory in Berlin-Brandenburg

  The new facility in Grünheide and a design center in Berlin will create 10,000 jobs by late 2021, boosting Germany's e-mobility and battery production, supported by government subsidies and infrastructure investments.
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  26 September 2019

  Synthomer Expands Acrylic Dispersions Facility in Germany

  The new 36,000-tonne expansion boosts capacity by over 30%, enhancing production of specialty acrylics for Paints & Coatings, Construction Chemicals, Technical Textiles, Adhesives, and Sealants.
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  26 September 2019

  BASF Boosts Neopentyl Glycol Capacity

  Capacity at the Ludwigshafen NPG plant increased by 10,000 metric tons. Total capacity now 215,000 metric tons. NPG is key for polyester, alkyd resins, and powder coatings in various industries.
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  20 September 2019

  LyondellBasell Expands Knapsack Polypropylene Facility

  The Knapsack site now has a total annual capacity of over 200 kt, supporting demand for lightweight polymers in automotive and electrical applications, adding 12 jobs with the new production line.
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  17 September 2019

  Evonik Breaks Ground on New Polyamide 12 Complex in Marl

  The new complex will expand PA 12 capacity by over 50%, with startup in 2021. The €400M investment supports growth in markets like 3D printing and automotive, leveraging advanced technologies.
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  11 September 2019

  Merz and Oncotec Invest in Dessau BioPharmaPark

  Merz opens a new filler plant, while Oncotec unveils a robot-controlled filling line and visual inspection system, marking significant investments and expansions at Dessau BioPharmaPark.
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  2 September 2019

  Clariant Completes Miscanthus Testing at Straubing Plant

  Tests confirm miscanthus can be converted into lignocellulosic sugars and ethanol, supporting sustainable bio-based products and circular bio-economy development.
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  18 August 2019

  MBA Polymers Acquires Recycling Plant in Saxony

  The new facility in Mauna will process 17,500 metric tons of WEEE annually, creating high-quality post-consumer plastics. Initial hiring includes 20 specialists in material flow and quality management.
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  8 August 2019

  Toyo Tire Opens First European R&D Center

  The new center in Germany will enhance product development for next-gen mobility, support a new tire plant in Serbia, and strengthen Toyo's global R&D network.
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  1 August 2019

  Röhm Becomes Independent Company

  Röhm targets global technology leadership in methacrylate chemicals with innovative production, strong market positions, and diverse applications, supported by Advent International's investment.
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  15 July 2019

  OMV to Build Isobutene Unit at Burghausen

  The new unit will start in September 2020, producing high-purity isobutene using innovative, energy-efficient technology developed with BASF, integrated into the existing metathesis plant.
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  11 July 2019

  Oxea to Boost TCD Alcohol Production

  Oxea will expand TCD Alcohol capacity in Oberhausen, Germany, by the second half of 2021 to meet market demand, enhancing supply reliability for applications in optoelectronics, packaging, and more.
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  11 July 2019

  INEOS Phenol to Build Major Cumene Unit in Marl, Germany

  The new 750,000-tonne unit will optimize efficiency using existing pipelines and the Marl harbor. It will secure raw material supply for decades and support long-term customer needs.
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  8 July 2019

  BASF Launches Foil Coating Plant in Münster

  The new plant uses innovative coating technology to enhance foils, extending the life of photovoltaics and exploring applications in OLED displays and thin-film batteries.
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  6 July 2019

  CIECH Group Launches New Sodium Bicarbonate Production Line in Germany

  The new line boosts production by 80%, adding 50,000 tonnes annually. It targets the pharmaceutical market, especially dialysis, and meets high-quality standards with advanced logistics and GMP certification.
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  5 July 2019

  Oxea Expands Production with New Carboxylic Acids Plant in Germany

  A new plant in Oberhausen will double isononanoic acid capacity and boost carboxylic acids production by 30%. A logistics hub in Asia will support market growth.
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  18 June 2019

  LyondellBasell and Neste Begin Commercial Production of Bio-Based Plastics

  The project used renewable hydrocarbons from waste oils to produce bio-based plastics for food packaging, achieving over 30% renewable content, verified by third-party testing.
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  12 June 2019

  Orion Expands Gas Black Production in Cologne

  The expansion addresses growing demand for waterborne and solvent-borne coatings, enhancing production of high-quality Carbon Blacks for specialty and technical rubber applications.