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20 February 2018
Lubrizol Boosts Global TPU Capacity
Expanding production in Europe, North America, and China, the company aims to meet rising demand for high-performance, sustainable materials with ongoing investments in elastomers, aliphatics, and adhesives.
14 February 2018
Evonik Opens New PA 12 Powder Plant in Marl
The new facility boosts PA 12 powder production by 50%, targeting high-growth markets like 3-D printing and coatings, enhancing product performance and supporting customer growth.
8 February 2018
Kraton Expands SYLVATRAXX™ Production in France
The Niort plant will boost SYLVATRAXX™ additive production by 20% by Q4 2018 to meet rising tire industry demand, driven by safety, fuel economy, and sustainability needs.
30 January 2018
Solvay invests €6 million in Rheinberg site for new flue gas treatment line
The investment will expand sodium bicarbonate production, enabling delivery of SOLVAir® SB 0/3 for reducing industrial emissions. The project aligns with sustainability goals and is co-funded by the German government.
29 January 2018
Solvay Invests €6M in Rheinberg Site Expansion
The investment will expand sodium bicarbonate production, aiding industries in meeting environmental regulations. The project, co-funded by the German government, aligns with sustainability goals.
25 January 2018
Kaneka Expands Polyolefin Foam Production in Belgium
Investment of JPY 2 billion will boost production by 50%, driven by strong demand for lightweight, impact-resistant materials in the automotive sector, especially for electric vehicles.
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23 January 2018
Aquafil and Genomatica Partner for Sustainable Bio-Nylon
The partnership aims to produce sustainable caprolactam for nylon using plant-based ingredients, offering eco-friendly, high-performance alternatives for apparel, carpets, and fibers without process changes.
22 January 2018
Yara Advances Rare Earth Elements Extraction
The EU Horizon 2020 program funds a project to extract rare earth elements from phosphate used in fertilizer, aiming to reduce Europe's reliance on imports and enhance resource utilization.
18 January 2018
Evonik and Siemens to Produce Specialty Chemicals from CO2 and Renewable Electricity
The Rheticus project uses electrolysis and fermentation to convert CO2 into specialty chemicals, aiming for cost-effective, eco-friendly production. A test plant will start by 2021 in Marl, Germany.
3 January 2018
Jacobs to Conduct Engineering Study for Borealis Plant in Belgium
Jacobs will complete a FEED study for a new PDH plant in Kallo, Belgium, targeting 740 kilotons annual capacity. The study, covering both inside and outside battery limits, ends mid-2018.
14 December 2017
INOVYN Unveils Specialty Vinyls Expansion Plan
The plan includes a 120ktonne capacity boost across five European sites by 2020, driven by their advanced R&D center to meet rising global demand and enhance market leadership.
11 December 2017
BASF Expands Emissions Catalysts Site in Poland
The expansion adds 14,000 sqm, new production lines, and jobs. It enhances capacity to meet Euro 6d emissions standards with advanced catalyst and filter technologies for diesel and gasoline vehicles.
11 December 2017
Covestro to Continue Tarragona Production
Investing EUR 200M, the site will build a chlorine supply and increase MDI capacity by 50,000 tons. Debottlenecking by 2022, chlorine production starts end of 2020.
10 December 2017
Celtic Renewables to Build Biofuel Plant in Grangemouth
The new plant will produce over 500,000 liters of biofuel annually, create 25 jobs, and utilize whisky residue. Construction starts early 2018.
6 December 2017
AkzoNobel Expands Colloidal Silica Production in Sweden
Investing €4M, the expansion will meet rising demand, enhance market leadership, and support sustainable product growth, with completion expected by late 2018.
4 December 2017
LANXESS Begins On-Site Production of Retanning Agent
A pilot plant for producing the retanning agent X-Biomer started at a tannery in Lower Saxony. The project, supported by the BMBF, will run until the end of 2018.
1 December 2017
Sustainable Biogas Plant at Chemelot
The biogas plant will process 700 ktonnes of manure into biogas, dried manure pellets, and pure water, reducing methane and ammonia emissions and supporting Chemelot's sustainability goals.
30 November 2017
ASK Chemicals Opens New Plant in Spain
The new plant in Bilbao was inaugurated with speeches on innovative foundry technologies, including INOTEC and MIRATEC TS, and a tour showcasing advanced facilities for high-quality production.
29 November 2017
CIECH Expands Production Capacity for Dialysis Soda
Modernizing German plants to produce pharmaceutical-grade sodium bicarbonate, including dialysis soda, with completion by 2019. Investment exceeds PLN 100 mln, boosting capacity to 110,000 tonnes annually.
29 November 2017
Novamont Expands Biopolyester Production
The Patrica plant's capacity for ORIGO-BI biopolyesters will double to 100,000 tonnes annually by Q1 2018, enhancing Novamont's bioplastic supply chain and integrating new technologies.
24 November 2017
CIECH Initiates New Salt Plant Project in Germany
The preparatory stage for a new salt plant in Stassfurt, Germany, has begun. The plant aims to produce 450,000 tons of dry salt annually, targeting West European markets.
21 November 2017
Jacob Holm Boosts Asturias Production
Investing over €2 million, the Asturias facility now features advanced technology for enhanced nonwoven fabric customization, leading to increased production and four new hires.
9 November 2017
WACKER expands silicone, VAE capacity and R&D in China
€20m program to add several thousand tonnes of solid silicone rubber in Zhangjiagang, up to 30,000 t/yr more VAE dispersions in Nanjing, and enlarged Shanghai R&D labs.
7 November 2017
Kemira Expands Joutseno Production Line, Nearly Doubles Capacity
The new sodium chlorate line uses patented technology, boosting capacity. The €50M project employed 200 people and supports growing demand in the pulp and paper industry.
7 November 2017
Victrex Opens $13M Polymer Innovation Center in UK
The new facility will enhance R&D, support rapid prototyping, and create 60 jobs. It focuses on high-performance thermoplastics, aiding advancements in aerospace, automotive, and medical industries.
6 November 2017
Covestro Boosts Global Polyurethane Dispersion Capacity
New facilities in Europe, China, and the U.S. will meet rising demand for sustainable, waterborne polyurethane dispersions in coatings, adhesives, and various industries, driven by VOC regulations.
31 October 2017
Clariant to Build Cellulosic Ethanol Plant in Romania
The new plant will produce 50,000 tons of cellulosic ethanol annually using sunliquid® technology, starting in 2020. It will source local feedstock and aims for carbon-neutral biofuel production.
27 October 2017
Caloric to Build Pilot Plant for Electrochaea's Biomethanation Process
The plant in Switzerland will convert CO2 and H2 into biomethane using microorganisms, focusing on modular design for scalability and efficiency.
24 October 2017
UPM Advances Sustainable Biochemicals
Evaluating a biorefinery in Germany, the project aims to convert wood into bio-monoethylene glycol, bio-monopropylene glycol, and lignin, reducing CO2 footprint and not competing with food production.
12 October 2017
First Virgin PET from Enzymatically Recycled Bottles
The production of virgin PET from enzymatically recycled post-consumer bottles has been achieved, confirming the technology's potential for creating a circular economy in PET plastic products.
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