All news (page 62)

• 24 August 2012

  Samsung Opens European R&D Center at Industriepark Höchst

  The new center will develop materials for monitors, heat-resistant polymers, and water filtration components. It aims to enhance R&D capabilities and leverage Industriepark Höchst's infrastructure.
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  9 July 2012

  Vita Group Sells Nonwovens Business

  Employees will transfer, and consultations with Works Councils are underway. Funds from the sale will reduce debt and invest in growth. Vita Group now has no net debt and significant cash availability.
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  5 July 2012

  BASF to Open New L-Menthol Facility in Ludwigshafen

  The new facility will produce synthetic L-Menthol with improved purity to meet rising demand in oral care, skin care, and food industries, using an efficient process based on citral.
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  5 July 2012

  BASF to Expand Vinylformamide Capacity in Ludwigshafen

  The expansion includes increased polymerization capacity in Ludwigshafen and a new line in China, creating 40 jobs. VFA is crucial for eco-friendly, cost-efficient paper production.
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  4 July 2012

  BASF to Build Butadiene Plant in Antwerp

  The new plant will produce 155,000 metric tons annually by 2014, addressing butadiene supply shortages and rising demand. It will create 15-20 jobs and enhance site integration, reducing logistics needs.
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  28 June 2012

  Arkema Invests €70M in French Fluoropolymer Expansion

  €70M investment will boost PVDF production by 50% at Pierre-Bénite, enhancing high-growth applications and incorporating advanced technologies for long-term fluorochemicals visibility in France.

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  6 June 2012

  Lotte Chemical UK Orders MTR® Plant from Uhde Inventa-Fischer

  A new PET plant with 200,000 tonnes/year capacity will be built in the UK using energy-efficient MTR® technology, reducing costs and ensuring high-quality resin for water and CSD bottles.
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  31 May 2012

  Air Liquide Invests €100 Million in Germany

  A new hydrogen and carbon monoxide unit will be built at Chempark Dormagen to supply Bayer MaterialScience, enhancing polymer production for various applications. Completion is set for 2014.
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  31 May 2012

  LANXESS Invests in New High-Tech Plastics Plant in Belgium

  The new plant in Antwerp will produce 90,000 metric tons of polyamide annually, supporting growth in the automotive industry and expanding the global production network for high-tech plastics.
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  30 May 2012

  LANXESS Invests €30M in French Tire Rubber Site

  The investment aims to boost productivity and energy efficiency for producing Nd-PBR and SSBR rubbers, essential for "green tires," driven by rising global demand and new EU tire labeling laws.
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  17 May 2012

  ASESA's HE-Cogeneration Plant in Tarragona

  The plant generates 14.25 MWh, exports 11 MWh, and reduces CO2 emissions by 21,500 tons annually. ASESA also cut fuel consumption by 9%, reducing CO2 by 4,500 tons yearly.
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  9 May 2012

  Eni Rebrands Chemicals Division as Versalis

  Versalis focuses on innovation, green chemicals, and emerging markets. Investments target growth, site upgrades, and elastomers, aiming for a 50% sales increase and €400m EBIT improvement by 2015.
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  10 April 2012

  Metsä Fibre Expands Äänekoski Mill Capacity

  The Äänekoski mill's board machine rebuild boosts capacity by 30,000 t to 240,000 tpy. The project, part of a larger investment, also increased production at Simpele and Kyro mills by 120,000 tpy.
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  22 March 2012

  GSK to Invest £500m in New UK Biopharmaceutical Facility

  The investment will create up to 1,000 jobs, boost the UK life-sciences sector, and enhance production at sites in Scotland. The new facility in Ulverston will focus on biopharmaceutical manufacturing.
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  22 March 2012

  FRX Polymers to Build First Commercial Plant at Bayer Antwerp Site

  FRX will break ground in August 2012 and commission the plant by Q4 2013. The site offers key raw materials, skilled workforce, and logistics. FRX holds 20 patents and operates pilot plants in MA and Switzerland.
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  15 March 2012

  Zeolyst Expands Zeolite Production in the Netherlands

  The expansion in Delfzijl will create 11 new jobs and aims to boost employment by 50%. Increased demand for zeolites, used in catalytic processes like car exhaust cleaning, drives this growth.
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  13 February 2012

  LANXESS Invests EUR 20 Million in Cresol Production Expansion

  LANXESS is expanding cresol production by 20% at Leverkusen, investing EUR 20 million. This move supports long-term growth and enhances productivity in their aromatics network.
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  6 February 2012

  AkzoNobel Expands Global MCA Capacity

  AkzoNobel boosts MCA production at Delfzijl and Taixing plants to over 100,000 MT/year each, enhancing competitiveness and sustainability in key markets like agrochemicals and surfactants.
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  20 January 2012

  Novamont and Genomatica Form JV for European BDO Plant

  The JV will convert an Adria, Italy facility to produce 40 million pounds of BDO annually from renewable feedstocks, with production starting in 2013. A second plant using biomass sugars is planned.
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  17 January 2012

  BASF to Build 300,000 Metric Ton TDI Plant in Ludwigshafen

  The new plant will create 200 jobs, start production in late 2014, and lead to the closure of the Schwarzheide TDI plant. It will enhance production synergies and support growth in other value chains.
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  4 January 2012

  BASF Completes World's Largest Oleum/Sulphuric Acid Plant

  The new plant in Antwerp will produce 420,000 tons of SO3 annually, converting it into oleum and sulphuric acid, essential for plastic production.
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  19 December 2011

  Neste Oil Opens Europe's Largest Renewable Diesel Refinery in Rotterdam

  The Rotterdam refinery produces premium NExBTL renewable diesel, employs 150 people, and can produce 800,000 metric tons annually, reducing greenhouse gases by over 1.5 million tons each year.
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  14 November 2011

  Tereos Lillebonne Ethanol Capacity

  A €6M fermentation unit will enable industrial-scale ethanol production after a year of testing, converting 820,000 tonnes of wheat into 300,000 cubic meters of ethanol and 300,000 tons of DDGS annually.
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  26 October 2011

  Wilton Site PET Expansion Approved

  The UK Government and KP Chemical support a new 200 ktpa PET plant at Wilton, operational by Q3/4 2013, enhancing capacity and product range, including recycled PET resins. Local MP endorses the project.
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  25 October 2011

  BASF Launches Xemium® Production Plant in Ludwigshafen

  The new plant addresses rising demand for crop protection, creates 23 jobs, and features a flexible design. Xemium, a new fungicide, boosts crop yields and quality, with global registration underway.
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  18 October 2011

  Eastman Expands Hydrogenated Hydrocarbon Resin Production in Netherlands

  The Middelburg facility's expansion doubles capacity since 2006, meeting global demand. This complements capacity increases in Texas and Pennsylvania, ensuring reliable supply and market growth.
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  3 October 2011

  BorsodChem Opens New TDI Plant

  The new TDI plant in Kazincbarcika, Hungary, has a capacity of 160 kilotons/year, expandable to 200. It enhances production efficiency and supports Wanhua's global growth strategy.
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  26 September 2011

  LANXESS Expands Dutch Operations

  Investing EUR 12M, the company will convert 50% of its EPDM production to Keltan ACE technology, set up a new headquarters, and produce bio-based EPDM rubber by year-end.