- Several million euros were invested in expanding and optimizing the scale-up infrastructure.
- The plants are already producing samples for customers.
- In spring of the past year, a new application technology center for superabsorbents was opened in Krefeld.
- Internal and external audits confirmed the modernized pilot facilities meet high standards of safety and quality.
Investment and Modernization
Evonik has invested several million euros in modernizing and expanding the pilot plants at its Krefeld site in Germany. This investment aims to accelerate the industrial-scale production of the latest generation of superabsorbent technologies.
Enhanced Production Capabilities
The upgraded facilities are already producing samples for customers, demonstrating the improved efficiency and speed of the scale-up process. These enhancements allow for better integration of product development expertise, material effectiveness knowledge, and pilot-scale sample production.
New Technology Center
In the spring of the past year, Evonik opened a new application technology center for superabsorbents in Krefeld. This center further supports the company's efforts to bring advanced superabsorbent products to market more quickly.
Quality and Safety Standards
Internal and external audits have confirmed that the modernized pilot facilities meet high standards of safety and quality. This ensures that the new processes and products are reliable and adhere to stringent industry requirements.
