Swedish chemical industry news (page 4)

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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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  25 October 2019

  Construction Starts at Northvolt Ett in Sweden

  Construction has begun on a major lithium-ion battery factory in Skellefteå, Sweden, with the first steel columns raised. The facility will feature extensive automation and aims to deliver cells by 2021.
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  16 October 2019

  Nouryon to Build Sustainable Ethylene Amines Facility

  A new demo plant in Sweden showcases a sustainable technology for producing ethylene amines, reducing waste and improving cost-efficiency. Full-scale production plans are underway.
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  18 September 2019

  St1 to Build Biorefinery for Renewable Diesel and Jet Fuel in Sweden

  The new biorefinery will produce renewable fuels, reducing CO2 emissions. Investments include a hydrogen plant, renewable fuel plant, and infrastructure, totaling 200 million euros. Production starts in 2022.
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  27 August 2019

  Nouryon to Double Surfuctants Capacity in Sweden

  The €12M expansion in Stenungsund includes a new reactor, boosting production of sustainable technologies for oil, gas, lubricants, fuels, and asphalt, meeting growing demand for eco-friendly solutions.
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  12 June 2019

  Northvolt Raises $1 Billion for Europe's First Lithium-Ion Gigafactories

  Northvolt plans a second gigafactory in Germany with Volkswagen. The European Investment Bank approved a $400M loan. Production at Northvolt Ett starts in 2021, with expansion to 32 GWh.

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  5 June 2019

  Nouryon Expands Microspheres Production in Sweden

  €20M project boosts Expancel microspheres capacity in Sweden, meeting rising demand in automotive, construction, and other markets. New US plant planned, pending board approval.
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  15 May 2019

  EIB Supports Northvolt’s Swedish Battery Gigafactory

  The EIB has agreed in principle to finance a gigafactory in Sweden, aiming to produce 32 GWh of battery capacity annually using 100% renewable energy, supporting Europe's green energy transition.
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  9 May 2019

  Perstorp to Build Sodium Formate Deicer Plant in Sweden

  The new plant will increase Pergrip™ Run NF deicer capacity, streamline operations, and enhance environmental performance, ensuring reliable runway operations in harsh conditions.
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  6 April 2019

  Nouryon Expands Colloidal Silica Production in Sweden

  The €4M expansion boosts capacity for Levasil CC, aiding the shift to sustainable water-based coatings. It supports growing demand and future growth in various markets, including electronics and construction.
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  23 January 2019

  New Chlorine Cellroom Operational at Stenungsund

  The new membrane chlorine cellroom at Stenungsund has started production, enhancing chlor-alkali output with advanced technology, ensuring reliable supply and supporting sustainable growth.
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  5 December 2018

  Boliden Rönnskär Capacity Expansion

  A €34M investment will boost Rönnskär's processing capacity by 12% by early 2021, enhancing resource utilization and long-term competitiveness. Additional upgrades include a new slag crusher.
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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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  13 June 2018

  AkzoNobel Builds Demo Plant for New Ethylene Amines Technology in Sweden

  The new plant in Sweden will showcase a sustainable technology for producing ethylene amines, reducing raw material use and improving cost and environmental performance.
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  21 March 2018

  Borealis Expands High Voltage Testing Centre in Sweden

  EUR 4 million investment enhances testing capabilities for medium to extra high voltage cables, boosting innovation and collaboration with customers and partners in the wire and cable industry.
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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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  6 December 2017

  AkzoNobel Expands Colloidal Silica Production in Sweden

  Investing €4M, the expansion will meet rising demand, enhance market leadership, and support sustainable product growth, with completion expected by late 2018.
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  24 November 2017

  AkzoNobel Expands European Micronutrient Production

  The €10M investment in Sweden will boost production of iron chelates to meet rising demand, driven by poor soil conditions and population growth, enhancing agricultural productivity.
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  5 July 2017

  AkzoNobel Invests €20M to Boost Expancel Production

  Expancel microspheres' demand rises in markets like food packaging and automotive. The expansion in Sweden will enhance global supply, supporting sustainable and innovative product development.
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  2 June 2017

  AkzoNobel Expands Micronutrient Capacity in Europe

  €10M investment in Sweden to boost chelated micronutrient production, meeting rising demand due to poor soil conditions and population growth. Completion expected next year.
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  30 May 2017

  Cambrex Expands Capacity and Adds Continuous Flow Technology in Sweden

  The Karlskoga facility now has new reactors and a continuous flow unit, boosting production efficiency and flexibility for high purity intermediates, with completion expected by Q3 2017.
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  7 June 2016

  Arkema Expands Bostik Production in Sweden

  The new plant in Helsingborg will produce cement-based construction products, enhancing service to Northern Europe and the Baltic region with advanced manufacturing techniques and high production flexibility.
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  6 April 2016

  INOVYN to Convert Stenungsund Chlorine Production to Membrane Technology

  The project aims for completion by end-2017, aligning with the company's Chlorine Strategy. Investments in Belgium and Sweden will enhance sustainability and phase out mercury cellroom production.
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  1 January 2016

  Stora Enso Invests EUR 16M in Skoghall Mill Emission Plant

  The EUR 16M investment aims to reduce sulfur emissions at the Skoghall mill in Sweden, enhancing environmental performance. Completion is expected by end of 2017.
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  18 May 2015

  AstraZeneca to Invest $285M in New Biologics Facility in Sweden

  The new facility in Södertälje will focus on protein therapeutics, create 150-250 jobs, and support clinical trials and commercial production by 2019, enhancing the local life sciences sector.
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  5 March 2015

  Perstorp Launches New Oxo Plant in Sweden

  The new plant in Stenungsund boosts Oxo capacity by 150,000 tonnes/year, enhancing reliability and integration for plasticizers, lubricants, adhesives, and surfactants.
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  1 January 2015

  Akzo Nobel Skoghall Site Decommissioning and Remediation

  From 2011-2014, Reconsil managed the site's closure, including recycling, demolition, and hazardous waste handling. They continue overseeing environmental control and landfill capping.
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  25 November 2014

  Neste Jacobs to Build SunPine's Tall Oil Rosin Plant in Sweden

  The facility will produce rosin, raw tall diesel, and tall oil pitch by late 2015. Neste Jacobs will manage the project from Gothenburg and Turku offices.
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  10 November 2014

  Styrolution to Close Polystyrene Site in Sweden

  The Trelleborg site closure by end of 2014 affects 51 employees. Operations will shift to Antwerp and Wingles to enhance cost structures and support long-term sustainability in EMEA.
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  30 January 2013

  Borealis Announces New Investments in Europe

  Investments in Sweden and Finland plants will enhance supply capabilities and efficiency, with projects focusing on upgrading facilities and replacing old equipment to meet market demands and reduce emissions.