Innovation and Product Development news (page 50)

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  1 March 2010

  Bayer MaterialScience to Build New TDI Plant in Dormagen

  The new TDI plant in Dormagen will cost EUR 150 million, have a 300,000-ton capacity, and use innovative, energy-efficient technology. It aims to enhance regional competitiveness and job security.
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  29 January 2010

  Bayer Opens Largest Carbon Nanotube Pilot Facility

  The new facility in Leverkusen produces 200 metric tons of carbon nanotubes annually, aiming to meet growing demand and create jobs. Baytubes® enhance materials' strength and electrical properties.
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  28 January 2010

  AkzoNobel Invests €10M in UK R&D Hub

  Investing €10M, the UK site will add fire protection and polymer labs, enhancing R&D for performance coatings. New facilities will boost innovation and meet growing fire protection demands.
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  27 January 2010

  Nabaltec Launches ACTILOX CAHC Production Plant

  The new plant in Schwandorf produces 10,000 metric tons of ACTILOX CAHC annually. This calcium aluminum hydrate carbonate aids in phasing out harmful PVC additives.
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  21 January 2010

  Lanxess to Build Membrane Technology Plant in Germany

  The new plant in Bitterfeld will develop membrane filtration technology for water treatment, creating 200 jobs. The project is backed by EUR 30 million investment and EUR 6 million state sponsorship.
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  14 January 2010

  BASF Launches Trilon M Plant Ahead of Schedule

  The new plant expansion for Trilon M, a sustainable chelating agent, increases global production capacity to 120,000 tonnes annually, meeting rising demand for eco-friendly cleaning solutions.

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  1 December 2009

  BASF Opens New Intermediates Plant in Ludwigshafen

  The new plant produces cyclopentanone and cyclododecanone, creating 48 jobs. It uses nitrous oxide for oxidation, enhancing cost-efficiency and sustainability.
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  6 November 2009

  Inbicon Bio-Ethanol Plant, Kalundborg

  The plant used 30,000 tons of straw annually to produce bio-ethanol, biofuel, and molasses. It began operations in 2009 but was shut down in 2015. A fermentation protocol was later tested in Skærbæk.
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  17 September 2009

  Arkema to Build CNT Pilot Plant in France

  The 400 ton/year plant, starting in 2011, will use bio-sourced materials. Arkema has developed CNT applications in electronics, transport, and energy, ensuring safety and transparency.
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  19 May 2009

  BASF Expands Waterborne Coating Production in Würzburg

  The Würzburg site boosts basecoat production by 30%, enhancing lab capacities and eco-friendly waterborne technology. The investment underscores its role as a key competence center.
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  13 March 2009

  BASF Launches Neopor Plant in Ludwigshafen

  The new plant produces 90,000 metric tons of Neopor annually, enhancing energy efficiency and CO2 reduction. It uses extrusion for better granule uniformity and flexibility in meeting market demands.
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  5 March 2009

  BASF and Dow Complete Start-Up of HPPO Plant in Antwerp

  The world's largest HPPO plant is now operational, offering significant economic and environmental benefits, including reduced wastewater, lower energy usage, and simplified raw material integration.
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  2 March 2009

  Hexion to Build New Epoxy Facility in Esslingen for Wind Energy Market

  The new 10,000 sqm facility will replace a smaller Stuttgart site, transferring 50 employees. It will produce epoxy resins for wind turbine blades, with potential for job growth and infrastructure improvements.
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  27 June 2007

  Technip Secures €60M Hydrogen Plant Contract at CEPSA Huelva Refinery

  The hydrogen plant, using proprietary technology, will produce 68,700m3/hour of hydrogen and high-quality steam. Completion is expected in Q4 2009, supporting CEPSA's expansion to meet Spain's demand.
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  8 February 2007

  France: Air Liquide and Total Launch CO2 Capture Project

  The project involves using oxycombustion to capture and store CO2 in a former gas pool. Up to 150,000 tonnes will be injected over two years, starting November 2008. Air Liquide is also active in similar projects globally.
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  12 July 2006

  Seal Sands Chemicals Licenses Biocompatibles' Polymer Technology

  The agreement grants patent rights, process technology, and trademarks for PC Technology™, enhancing manufacturing and market control, especially in eye care. Expansion into new markets is planned.
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  29 March 2006

  Perstorp Chooses Axens' Esterfip-H for Swedish Biodiesel Plant

  A new 160,000-ton biodiesel plant in Sweden will use Esterfip-H technology, producing high-purity glycerin and meeting EU biofuel standards, with reduced waste compared to other methods.
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  11 November 2005

  BASF Opens New Isopropanolamine Plant

  The new plant in Ludwigshafen produces 15,000 metric tons of isopropanolamines annually, using an improved process for better product control, meeting growing demand with high reliability and quality.
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  29 June 2005

  Foster Wheeler Wins Hydrogen Unit Design Contract in Serbia

  The project involves designing a hydrogen production unit at the Pancevo refinery, using natural gas feedstock. The unit will have a capacity of 47,000 Nm3/h and includes pressure swing absorption.
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  8 May 2005

  BASF Expands Ecoflex® Production Capacity

  A new plant in Germany will nearly double Ecoflex® production to 6,000 metric tons annually. The biodegradable plastic is used in blends for bags, mulching film, and food packaging.
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  19 February 2004

  Technip Secures €260M Contract to Upgrade Normandy Refinery

  The contract includes engineering, procurement, and construction of a distillate hydrocracking unit and a hydrogen production unit, aiming to reduce heavy fuel oil output and minimize environmental impact.
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  6 December 2001

  Daikin to Open Fluoroelastomer Plant in France

  The new plant in Lyon will start in February 2003, using advanced technologies and existing facilities. It will serve European, US, and Asian markets, focusing on automotive and industrial applications.