Innovation and Product Development news (page 45)

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  7 December 2016

  Peak Resources Announces £70 Million Wilton Investment

  The new refinery at Wilton will process rare earth minerals for various industries. The site was chosen for its logistics, resources, and skilled labor. Production may start in 2019.
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  30 November 2016

  Takeda to Invest Over €100M in German Dengue Vaccine Plant

  The new plant in Singen will enhance dengue vaccine production, leveraging local expertise. Initial construction starts immediately, with production expected by 2019.
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  16 November 2016

  Sabic's New PP Pilot Plant to Address Industry Needs

  The new pilot plant in Sittard-Geleen will use gas-phase polymerization to develop advanced polypropylene materials for various industries, with construction by Zeton and a focus on innovation and market needs.
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  7 November 2016

  MOL Group Sets 2017-2021 Financial and Operational Targets

  MOL plans $2bn capex for refining, petrochemicals, and retail, aiming for higher non-fuel product share and market expansion. Focus on efficiency, diversification, and maintaining strong cash flow.
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  3 November 2016

  Pannonia Ethanol Expands Tolna County Plant

  A €135M credit facility from Hungarian banks will fund plant expansion, job creation, cost reduction, and increased corn buying and animal feed output. The company seeks government support against EU ethanol phase-out.
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  1 November 2016

  New Aliphos Plant in Dunkirk for Aliphos® Dical+ Phosphate

  The new plant in Dunkirk offers flexible raw material use, high phosphorus digestibility, and improved product handling, aiming to regain market leadership in Europe and expand globally.

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  28 October 2016

  PPG Completes Silica Capacity Expansion in Delfzijl

  The expansion adds 15,000 tons/year of advanced precipitated silica, meeting global demand for AGILON® silica products, especially for tire manufacturers, enhancing performance and sustainability.
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  20 October 2016

  Braskem Opens European Technology Center

  The new center in Wesseling, Germany, will develop products for the European market, enhancing technical support and expanding Braskem's polyolefin expertise.
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  17 October 2016

  Evonik Builds Plant for Aviation-Grade Acrylic Sheets

  A new plant in Germany will produce advanced stretched PMMA sheets, enhancing impact resistance and meeting aviation industry demands for larger, high-quality windows.
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  14 October 2016

  UBE to Boost Nylon Production by 40,000 Tons in Spain, Adds New Compounding Facility

  The expansion will use proprietary technology to produce various polyamides, enhancing global responsiveness and creating 50 new jobs, increasing the site's workforce to 500.
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  13 October 2016

  Trinseo to Build S-SBR Pilot Plant in Germany

  The new S-SBR pilot plant in Schkopau will enhance production efficiency, speed up innovation in Performance Tires, and reduce product validation time, accelerating market entry for new tire technologies.
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  7 October 2016

  Synvina JV by BASF and Avantium Invests in Antwerp FDCA Plant

  Synvina aims to lead in FDCA and PEF production, investing in a 50,000-ton plant in Antwerp. The JV will leverage Avantium's YXY process and continue partnerships for bio-based packaging solutions.
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  29 September 2016

  First Industrial-Scale Bio-Butanediol Plant Opens

  The new plant produces 30,000 tonnes/year of bio-butanediol, cutting CO2 emissions by 50%. It revitalizes an abandoned site, creating jobs and advancing bioplastics and chemical sustainability.
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  23 September 2016

  BEWi Group Invests in Extruding Technology

  The investment in Porvoo plant will boost EPS production by 12,000 t/a, adding grey EPS with 20% better insulation. The new line, operational in Q2 2017, will create 10 jobs and use recycled fish boxes.
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  20 September 2016

  Evonik Invests in Vivasure Medical

  Evonik's investment supports Vivasure's bioabsorbable arteriotomy closure device, leveraging Evonik's polymer expertise to enhance minimally invasive procedures and patient outcomes.
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  15 September 2016

  SGL Group Opens Carbon Fiber Precursor Line in Portugal

  The new production line in Lavradio, Portugal, completes the value chain for high-quality carbon fiber materials, supporting innovative lightweight solutions in automotive, aerospace, and other industries.
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  1 September 2016

  LANXESS Acquires Chemours' Clean and Disinfect Business

  The acquisition, valued at EUR 210 million, enhances LANXESS' North American presence and is expected to boost EPS and EBITDA. The business includes disinfectants, potassium monopersulfate, and chlorine dioxide.
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  27 June 2016

  Evonik Speeds Up Industrial Scale-Up of Superabsorbents

  Modernized pilot plants in Krefeld enable faster industrial-scale production of superabsorbents, enhancing product development, sample production, and process transfer efficiency.
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  17 June 2016

  Covestro Begins Industrial CO2-Based Plastic Production

  A new plant in Dormagen produces foam components with 20% CO2, reducing crude oil use. The process is environmentally friendly and aims to expand CO2-based plastic production.
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  6 June 2016

  Repsol Launches New Metallocene Polyethylene Range

  Repsol's Tarragona plant now produces metallocene polyethylene, completing the project on time and safely. The new Resistex® range enhances product differentiation and supports European customers.
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  12 May 2016

  BMZ Opens First Section of Europe's Largest Lithium-Ion Battery Factory

  The new facility in Germany will produce up to 800 million lithium-ion batteries annually by 2020, supporting diverse applications and reducing dependency on Asian cell producers.
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  12 May 2016

  Eni Converts Porto Marghera Refinery to Biofuel Production

  The Porto Marghera refinery now produces biofuels from vegetable oil and biomass using EcofiningTM technology, reducing emissions and ensuring continued employment through innovation.
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  20 April 2016

  Novapex Invests €4 Million in Roussillon

  A new isopropyl acetate unit will enhance product offerings in pharmaceuticals, cosmetics, and food, aligning with sustainable development and aiming for market leadership within five years.
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  7 April 2016

  Clariant Expands Phosphate-Esters Capacity at Gendorf Plant

  The new capacity at Gendorf supports global demand in Industrial Lubricants, Paints & Coatings, Crop Solutions, and Personal Care, enabling innovative product developments and improved availability.
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  1 April 2016

  Converting Plant Waste to Biofuel

  The BioTfueL project aims to produce 200,000 metric tons of biodiesel and bio-jet fuel annually from one million metric tons of biomass by 2020, using thermochemical conversion and gasification.
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  31 March 2016

  Evonik Launches Methionine Plant for Shrimp Feed

  The new methionine source, AQUAVI® Met-Met, enhances shrimp feed efficiency and sustainability, reducing fishmeal use. It is less water-soluble and tailored for shrimp digestion.
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  15 March 2016

  BASF and Avantium to Form JV for FDCA Plant in Antwerp

  The JV will produce FDCA using Avantium's YXY process, aiming for a 50,000 metric ton plant in Antwerp. FDCA-based PEF offers improved packaging properties and recyclability.
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  15 March 2016

  Ercros to Invest €28M in Sabiñánigo Factory

  The investment will fund a new chlorine and caustic soda plant, expand TCCA production, and enhance existing facilities. The factory employs 204 people and focuses on chlorine derivatives and R&D.
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  11 February 2016

  ELIX Polymers to Invest in New Compounding Line at Tarragona Site

  The investment enhances production of high-quality ABS resins, increases capacity, and improves operational efficiency, flexibility, and safety, aligning with the company's strategic growth and LEAN management principles.
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  28 January 2016

  DuPont Invests in First European Zytel® HTN Polymer Plant

  The new plant in Germany will meet rising demand for Zytel® HTN in automotive, electrical, and consumer electronics markets, enhancing local supply and supporting European customers.