All news (page 38)

• 10 December 2019

  Stora Enso Invests €9M in Bio-Based Plastic Pilot Plant

  The pilot plant will convert plant-based sugars into PEF for food and beverage packaging, aiming to replace fossil-based materials. Construction starts in late 2020, with completion in early 2021.
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  30 November 2019

  Versalis Expands ABS Capacity in Mantua

  The ABS plant expansion adds 30,000 tonnes/year, targeting automotive, furnishing, and durable goods. A pilot plant trials new ABS tech, and chemical recycling processes are in development for 2020.
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  27 November 2019

  PKN ORLEN Advances Olefin Plant Expansion

  A contract with Fluor for technical consultancy and PMC+ services will optimize the olefin plant expansion, enhancing project management and boosting PKN ORLEN's petrochemical capacity by 30%.
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  22 November 2019

  WuXi Vaccines to Invest $240M in New Ireland Facility

  The new facility in Dundalk will create 200 jobs, produce vaccines for a global pharma, and enhance Ireland's life sciences ecosystem, pending planning approval.
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  21 November 2019

  INEOS Opens Polymer Pilot Plant in Italy to Utilize Waste Plastic

  The new plant in Rosignano will develop advanced products using diverted plastic waste, supporting a circular economy and reducing CO2. It is part of a €100M global R&D program.
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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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  14 November 2019

  CIECH S.A. Records Impairment for CIECH Soda Romania Assets, No Impact on Adjusted EBITDA

  An impairment loss of PLN 36.8M was recorded due to halted steam supplies, affecting EBITDA and net results. Production stopped on Sept 18, 2019. Future decisions pending by year-end.
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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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  7 November 2019

  Avantium Unveils Plant-Based MEG Demonstration Plant

  The new plant in the Netherlands produces plant-based MEG and MPG, reducing reliance on fossil resources. It marks a step towards commercial-scale production and ongoing partnerships for bio-based solutions.
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  6 November 2019

  Belkali-Migao Opens First Potassium Nitrate Plant in Belarus

  The new plant's first stage will produce 80,000 tons of potassium nitrate annually, boosting exports and regional investment. The second stage will increase capacity to 160,000 tons.
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  4 November 2019

  Alpla Enters HDPE Recycling

  The company expands its recycling operations by acquiring two Spanish HDPE recycling plants, increasing capacity to 35,000 tonnes annually, and aims to enhance sustainable packaging production.
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  1 November 2019

  Bondalti Opens New Plant in Spain

  The new plant in Torrelavega, Spain, with a €60M investment, produces chlorine, caustic soda, and more, creating 150 jobs and enhancing production capacity and sustainability.
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  1 November 2019

  HIRSCH Servo Group Expands into France

  HIRSCH acquires six EPS insulation facilities and 49.9% of Isossol SAS in France. The deal, in partnership with BEWiSynbra, strengthens their market position and is expected to close by year-end.
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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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  24 October 2019

  Kemira Invests Millions in UK Water Treatment Chemicals Production

  The investment will nearly double the Goole plant's capacity, driven by rising demand for coagulants due to stricter phosphorus removal regulations, ensuring customers meet future standards.
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  21 October 2019

  Ercros Expands Chlorine-Caustic Soda Plant

  The expansion adds 26,000 t/year capacity, bringing total chlorine production to 217,000 t/year. Ercros now uses membrane technology, meeting the best available technology standards.
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  17 October 2019

  Solvay to Boost Tecnoflon® FKM Capacity in Italy by 30%

  The increased capacity will support demand in automotive, oil & gas, and semiconductor industries, enhancing applications like turbochargers, seals, and gaskets, and ensuring high purity in electronics.
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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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  16 October 2019

  Novamont Begins Demo Plant for Furandicarboxylic Acid Production

  A 10M-euro investment will fund a demo plant for FDCA, used in biodegradable materials and food packaging. Supported by Invitalia, completion is expected by end of 2021.
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  14 October 2019

  Química del Cinca to Boost Chlorine Production in Monzon

  Expanding to 60,000 t/year in 2020, the investment includes increasing production of calcium chloride, aluminium salts, and iron salts.
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  12 October 2019

  Novamont Boosts MATER-BI® Production to 150,000 Tonnes

  The Patrica plant now produces 40,000 tonnes of compostable biopolymers, enhancing efficiency, diversifying sites, and supporting sustainability with a €100M investment and 90 employees.
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  8 October 2019

  Arkema Boosts Orgasol® Polyamide Powder Capacity in France

  A new production line at Mont increases global capacity by 50% to meet demand in coatings, personal care, composites, and 3D printing markets, supporting growth in advanced materials.
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  7 October 2019

  BASF invests €20M in Quantafuel for chemical recycling of plastic waste

  The investment will enhance pyrolysis technology, optimize chemical recycling, and license it. BASF gains first refusal rights on output, aiming to replace fossil resources and support sustainability goals.
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  4 October 2019

  Borealis Invests in Ecoplast to Boost Plastics Recycling

  A new PE film recycling line in Wildon, Austria, increases production capacity by 60%, enhancing recycling efficiency and quality, and supporting circular economy goals.
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  30 September 2019

  BASF to Expand Ethylene Oxide Complex in Antwerp

  The expansion will add 400,000 metric tons/year capacity, costing over €500 million. It includes a second ethylene oxide line and derivatives plants for surfactants, glycol ethers, and alkoxylates.
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  27 September 2019

  MOL and thyssenkrupp Begin Polyol Complex in Hungary

  The new polyol plant in Hungary will produce 200,000 tons annually by 2021, using efficient, eco-friendly technologies. This investment strengthens the region's chemical industry and value chain.
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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.