All news (page 51)

• 1 January 2017

  SKW Piesteritz Modernizes Annually

  Millions are invested yearly to update plants, ensuring minimal downtime and enhanced safety. Recent ammonia plant upgrades improve efficiency and save enough natural gas to heat 20,000 homes.
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  20 December 2016

  WACKER Acquires Spanish Fermentation Plant to Boost Cysteine Production

  WACKER invests €30M to modernize a newly acquired Spanish fermentation plant, boosting cysteine production and creating 35 jobs, meeting growing demand in food and pharmaceutical sectors.
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  19 December 2016

  Repsol Completes €30M Investment in Sines Fuel Storage Park

  The Fuel Storage Park in Sines, completed on time and budget, stores 100M liters of diesel, enhancing national energy security with pipeline connections to the port and CLC.
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  13 December 2016

  Polynt Group Expands Malic Acid Capacity by 8000 T/Y in Ravenna

  The new plant will be operational by end of 2016, increasing total capacity to 22,000 T/Y. Malic Acid demand is driven by food, beverage, confectionery, and technical applications.
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  7 December 2016

  Peak Resources Announces £70 Million Wilton Investment

  The new refinery at Wilton will process rare earth minerals for various industries. The site was chosen for its logistics, resources, and skilled labor. Production may start in 2019.
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  5 December 2016

  Takeda to Invest €40M in New Dublin Facility

  The €40M investment will expand the Grange Castle site, creating 40 jobs and producing the oncology product NINLARO™. Supported by IDA Ireland, it highlights confidence in Ireland's pharma sector.

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  17 November 2016

  Bayer Begins Producing Pet Anti-Parasitic Drug in Spain

  The Langreo plant adds a fourth production line for imidacloprid, boosting output by six tonnes annually, alongside existing products like acetylsalicylic acid, butafosfan, and clotrimazole.
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  16 November 2016

  Sabic's New PP Pilot Plant to Address Industry Needs

  The new pilot plant in Sittard-Geleen will use gas-phase polymerization to develop advanced polypropylene materials for various industries, with construction by Zeton and a focus on innovation and market needs.
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  7 November 2016

  MOL Group Sets 2017-2021 Financial and Operational Targets

  MOL plans $2bn capex for refining, petrochemicals, and retail, aiming for higher non-fuel product share and market expansion. Focus on efficiency, diversification, and maintaining strong cash flow.
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  3 November 2016

  Pannonia Ethanol Expands Tolna County Plant

  A €135M credit facility from Hungarian banks will fund plant expansion, job creation, cost reduction, and increased corn buying and animal feed output. The company seeks government support against EU ethanol phase-out.
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  1 November 2016

  New Aliphos Plant in Dunkirk for Aliphos® Dical+ Phosphate

  The new plant in Dunkirk offers flexible raw material use, high phosphorus digestibility, and improved product handling, aiming to regain market leadership in Europe and expand globally.
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  28 October 2016

  PPG Completes Silica Capacity Expansion in Delfzijl

  The expansion adds 15,000 tons/year of advanced precipitated silica, meeting global demand for AGILON® silica products, especially for tire manufacturers, enhancing performance and sustainability.
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  20 October 2016

  Braskem Opens European Technology Center

  The new center in Wesseling, Germany, will develop products for the European market, enhancing technical support and expanding Braskem's polyolefin expertise.
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  17 October 2016

  Evonik Builds Plant for Aviation-Grade Acrylic Sheets

  A new plant in Germany will produce advanced stretched PMMA sheets, enhancing impact resistance and meeting aviation industry demands for larger, high-quality windows.
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  14 October 2016

  UBE to Boost Nylon Production by 40,000 Tons in Spain, Adds New Compounding Facility

  The expansion will use proprietary technology to produce various polyamides, enhancing global responsiveness and creating 50 new jobs, increasing the site's workforce to 500.
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  13 October 2016

  Trinseo to Build S-SBR Pilot Plant in Germany

  The new S-SBR pilot plant in Schkopau will enhance production efficiency, speed up innovation in Performance Tires, and reduce product validation time, accelerating market entry for new tire technologies.
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  12 October 2016

  Ube Industries to Boost Nylon Production in Spain by 40,000 Tonnes

  The expansion will meet rising global demand, adding 50 jobs. New facilities will enhance production of high-value nylons for automotive, packaging, and industrial applications.
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  11 October 2016

  Praxair Expands Plant and Pipeline in Antwerp

  The new 1,300-ton-per-day plant boosts oxygen and nitrogen capacity, supporting long-term contracts and various industries. Pipeline extensions on both banks are set to complete by end of 2016.
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  7 October 2016

  Synvina JV by BASF and Avantium Invests in Antwerp FDCA Plant

  Synvina aims to lead in FDCA and PEF production, investing in a 50,000-ton plant in Antwerp. The JV will leverage Avantium's YXY process and continue partnerships for bio-based packaging solutions.
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  6 October 2016

  LG Chem Begins EV Battery Plant Construction in Poland

  The new plant in Wrocław will produce over 100,000 EV batteries annually by late 2017, reducing logistics costs and enhancing local partnerships. It joins LG Chem's global network of battery plants.
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  4 October 2016

  BASF to Build New Vitamin A Plant in Ludwigshafen

  The new facility will boost annual vitamin A production by 1,500 metric tons, ensuring long-term supply and meeting market demand. It will be integrated into the existing production network.
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  29 September 2016

  First Industrial-Scale Bio-Butanediol Plant Opens

  The new plant produces 30,000 tonnes/year of bio-butanediol, cutting CO2 emissions by 50%. It revitalizes an abandoned site, creating jobs and advancing bioplastics and chemical sustainability.
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  28 September 2016

  BASF to Build New Acetylene Plant in Ludwigshafen

  The new plant will produce 90,000 metric tons of acetylene annually, using efficient processes. It will enhance competitiveness, resource use, and support various value chains at the Ludwigshafen site.
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  26 September 2016

  LANXESS to Acquire Chemtura

  The acquisition will enhance LANXESS' additives portfolio, creating a major player in flame retardant and lubricant additives, with expected annual synergies of EUR 100 million by 2020.
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  23 September 2016

  BEWi Group Invests in Extruding Technology

  The investment in Porvoo plant will boost EPS production by 12,000 t/a, adding grey EPS with 20% better insulation. The new line, operational in Q2 2017, will create 10 jobs and use recycled fish boxes.
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  20 September 2016

  Solvay Enhances Composite Materials Production in Germany

  A new resin facility and upgraded site in Östringen will meet growing demand for lightweight materials in aircraft, producing for LEAP engines, Airbus, and Boeing. Production starts Q2 2017.
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  20 September 2016

  Evonik Invests in Vivasure Medical

  Evonik's investment supports Vivasure's bioabsorbable arteriotomy closure device, leveraging Evonik's polymer expertise to enhance minimally invasive procedures and patient outcomes.
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  16 September 2016

  Tessenderlo Group Builds Liquid Fertilizer Plant in Rouen

  The new plant will produce Thio-Sul® fertilizer, creating 20 jobs. It aims to meet European demand and enhance market position. Completion is expected in the second half of 2017.