- Solvay inaugurated a new plant for the synthesis module ETFBO in Bad Wimpfen
- The plant has an annual capacity of 1,000 tons and was integrated into an existing building
- The decision to invest 5 million euros was made in August last year
- Bad Wimpfen is the main site for fluorinated specialties and has unique research expertise and production experience
Bad Wimpfen - Solvay inaugurated a new plant for the synthesis module ETFBO. Among the guests were the Baden-Wuerttemberg Interior Minister Reinhold Gall, Mayor Claus Brechter, as well as representatives of the country and city.
The new system was integrated into an existing building and has an annual capacity of 1,000 tons. The decision to invest 5 million euros, fell in August last year. After completion of the approval process, construction was started in May of this year. Initial quantities of the sample were made in October.
"With this investment we expand our range of organic synthesis building blocks", Horst Kröger, head of strategic marketing of the investing business unit commented on special chemicals. Since the 1980s, the so-called CF3 chemistry is an important part of the work. At that time, the procedure was developed for the production of Trifluoracetylchlorid (TFAC); Today, a strong product and raw material for ETFBO. Quickly, more CF3 products completed the range. "Bad Wimpfen is our main site for these fluorinated specialties. Local research expertise, qualified staff and production experience are unique in the world and a competitive advantage. Close in addition to pesticide manufacturers as important customers."
