- Clariant invests a double-digit million sum in a new plant.
- The new plant is located at the Hürth-Knapsack site near Cologne, Germany.
- Production capacity for Exolit® flame retardants will be doubled.
- Exolit® products are used in electronics, furniture, and construction materials.
Investment and Expansion
Clariant, a Swiss specialty chemicals company, is investing a double-digit million sum to double its production capacity for environmentally compatible, non-halogenated flame retardants. This expansion involves the opening of a second plant at the Hürth-Knapsack site near Cologne, Germany.
Meeting Rising Demand
The increased production capacity aims to meet the growing demand for Exolit® flame retardants, which has risen significantly since their market launch in 2004. The new plant will help Clariant address this demand more effectively.
Product Range Extension
Clariant is also extending its Exolit® product range with new offerings, including reactive flame retardant systems for electronic materials. These innovative products are designed to enhance safety in various applications.
Applications
Exolit® flame retardants are used in a wide range of products, including smartphones, laptops, aircraft parts, upholstered furniture, carpets, textiles, fixative foams, and construction materials. This diversification underscores the importance of these flame retardants in multiple industries.
