- The groundbreaking ceremony for the expansion took place on March 14th.
- The expansion will create up to 11 new jobs.
- Zeolyst plans further expansions to increase employment by 50%.
- Zeolites are used for catalytic processes like cleaning car exhaust gases.
Expansion Project
Zeolyst is expanding its zeolite production facility near the Chemie Park in Delfzijl, the Netherlands. The groundbreaking ceremony for this significant expansion took place on March 14th. The new building at the current production site will create up to 11 new jobs.
Future Plans
Zeolyst anticipates that this will not be the only expansion. The company is actively working on further plans that aim to increase employment at the site by about 50% in the near future.
Market Demand
The expansion is driven by the increasing demand for various types of zeolites, which are essential for multiple catalytic processes. One notable application is in the automotive industry, where zeolites are used to clean exhaust gases, significantly reducing NOx emissions.
Company Background
Zeolyst has been operating in Delfzijl since 1990 and currently employs about 55 people. The company is a subsidiary of Zeolyst International and serves customers worldwide.
Source: Groningen Seaports 2012
