- Over €250 million was invested in the new EPDM rubber plant.
- The project increased production capacity by 50,000 tonnes per year.
- 45 new jobs were created, plus 50 outsourced positions.
- The authorization process was completed in one year.
Investment and Construction
Versalis has inaugurated a new EPDM rubber production plant in Ferrara, primarily serving the automotive industry. The project involved an investment of over €250 million, which included constructing a new production line on reclaimed land and revamping the existing elastomer plant.
Production Capacity and Employment
The new facility will increase overall production capacity by approximately 50,000 tonnes per year. It will also create 45 new jobs in production and related services, with an additional 50 positions in outsourced activities. During construction, an average of 550 people worked on-site, with the majority of materials supplied by Italian companies.
Local Collaboration
The investment strengthens Versalis’ presence in Ferrara, facilitated by close cooperation with local institutions, which expedited the authorization process to just one year. The Ferrara site is integral to Versalis’s operations, employing 330 people and engaging 180 contractors daily.
Additional Facilities
Besides elastomer production, the Ferrara complex includes facilities for low-density polyethylene (LDPE) production and houses a significant research center.
