- Hengelo site to increase salt production by 300,000-500,000 tons.
- Expansion targets electrolysis market demand.
- Completion expected by 2004.
- Hengelo to become the largest vacuum salt plant globally.
Expansion Overview
AkzoNobel is set to expand salt production capacity at its Hengelo site in the Netherlands by 300,000-500,000 tons. This move aims to meet the anticipated growth in the electrolysis market.
Market Demand
The expansion will make Hengelo the largest vacuum salt producing plant globally, surpassing the company's Delfzijl site. The increased capacity is in response to growing demand for electrolysis salt from internal AkzoNobel customers.
Project Details
The expansion will be completed within the existing premises at Hengelo and with the current workforce. The project is expected to be mechanically complete by 2004 and may be the first of several expansions over the coming decade.
Strategic Positioning
The restructuring of packaged salt production, combined with the additional electrolysis salt output, aims to strengthen AkzoNobel's market position for the future.
