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10 October 2017
Evonik Opens New Site in France
The new site in Tours will focus on plant-based cosmetic ingredients, leveraging local scientific collaboration and advanced biotechnological processes for high-yield, resource-efficient production.
29 September 2017
INVISTA Expands Global Polyols Capacity
A new reactor in the Netherlands and recent U.S. capacity increases will align production with rising demand, driven by product innovations and customer collaboration in polyols technology.
25 September 2017
Grupa Azoty Opens Polyamide Plant in Tarnów
The new plant produces Polyamide 6, creating 55 jobs and using advanced technology. It supports the company's strategy to balance caprolactam and polyamide production, with a budget of PLN 320m.
21 September 2017
BASF Expands Specialty Zeolites Production
The new plant in Ludwigshafen will double global production capacity, supporting emissions regulations and creating 25 jobs. Production starts in 2019, enhancing supply for diesel emissions catalysts.
13 September 2017
Sabic Expands in Europe with New Polypropylene Facilities
New pilot plant and extrusion facility in Geleen to drive innovation in polypropylene products, supporting sustainable solutions for automotive, healthcare, packaging, and more.
7 September 2017
Novacap Opens New DIPE Production Unit at Roussillon
The new DIPE unit uses an innovative, eco-friendly process, boosting the range of oxygenated solvents for pharmaceuticals, resins, coatings, and wastewater treatment, with a 5,000-ton capacity.
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1 August 2017
LANXESS Doubles Membrane Production
The expanded Bitterfeld plant meets rising demand for reverse osmosis membranes, including the new Lewabrane ULP line, which offers higher water permeability and lower operating costs.
29 July 2017
Grupa Azoty Explores Polypropylene Production in Police
The Supervisory Board approved a recommendation to build a polypropylene plant in Police, aiming to diversify revenue, enhance market position, and meet rising demand in Central and Eastern Europe.
27 July 2017
Evonik Expands Fumed Silica Capacity in Antwerp
The new facility will be operational by summer 2019, supporting growth in coatings, adhesives, and insulation markets. This aligns with Evonik's strategy to focus on specialty chemicals and balanced portfolios.
5 July 2017
AkzoNobel Invests €20M to Boost Expancel Production
Expancel microspheres' demand rises in markets like food packaging and automotive. The expansion in Sweden will enhance global supply, supporting sustainable and innovative product development.
3 July 2017
Bilfinger to Build Industry 4.0 Testing Facility
A new facility in Frankfurt will enable realistic testing of Industry 4.0 applications, enhancing digitalization in the process industry by providing crucial process and diagnostic data for cloud applications.
27 June 2017
CARBIOS and TechnipFMC Partner on PET Enzymatic Biorecycling
The project aims to scale up an innovative process to recycle PET plastic waste into virgin PET, enhancing industrial competitiveness and supporting sustainable development.
27 June 2017
Kemira Launches Strength Resin Plant in Estella
The new plant in Estella produces high-efficiency strength resins for tissue, laminate, and packaging, meeting growing demand in Europe and the Middle East with advanced production technologies.
22 June 2017
Clariant Enhances R&D for Agricultural Solutions
A new R&D greenhouse at Clariant Innovation Center enables advanced testing for crop protection, management, and yield-enhancement, accelerating development and market readiness.
19 June 2017
BASF Expands Tinopal® CBS Production in Switzerland
Investment in Monthey site boosts capacity for Tinopal® CBS, meeting rising global demand. Enhancements include state-of-the-art drying tower and automated packing line.
17 June 2017
DuPont Expands Axtra PHY Phytase Line in Europe
New Axtra PHY products offer European animal producers faster nutrient uptake, lower feed costs, and reduced environmental impact, with optimized dosing for poultry and swine.
7 June 2017
H2V Product to Build Green Hydrogen Plant in Port-Jérôme, Creating 180 Jobs by 2022
The plant will use water electrolysis to produce hydrogen and methane, reducing CO2 emissions. Half of the €450M investment is for production equipment, aiming for technology transfer and future expansion.
2 June 2017
AkzoNobel Expands Micronutrient Capacity in Europe
€10M investment in Sweden to boost chelated micronutrient production, meeting rising demand due to poor soil conditions and population growth. Completion expected next year.
10 May 2017
Rain Carbon Inc. Plans New Hydrogenated Hydrocarbon Resins Plant in The Netherlands
The new plant will produce 20,000 metric tons of hydrogenated hydrocarbon resins annually, enhancing the existing product line and meeting rising demand for high-quality, colorless adhesives.
26 April 2017
Aker Solutions Secures Carbon Capture Contracts from Yara and Norcem
Norway funds carbon capture studies aiming for operational plants by 2022. Aker Solutions' technology, tested in Brevik, will be used. Studies to complete by September, with FEED work until mid-2018.
11 April 2017
BioMCN Delfzijl Advances Sustainability with CO2 Injection
A new CO2 injection method boosts bio-methanol production to 15,000 tons, creating jobs and aligning with regional sustainability goals. The project receives over €110,000 in grants.
10 March 2017
Evonik Begins Construction on Advanced PMMA Plant for Aviation
The new plant will produce large-format PMMA sheets for aviation, enhancing impact strength and chemical resistance. It supports efficient aircraft glazing and new design possibilities.
7 March 2017
Sederma Invests €10M in Facility Expansion
The investment will boost innovation, production, and sustainability, enhancing product quality and reducing environmental impact. The focus remains on advanced, substantiated plant cell culture products.
3 March 2017
EFRA Project Hits Midway at Gdansk Refinery
The EFRA Project has completed 50% of its design, supply, and construction work, with significant progress in heavy lifting, procurement, and assembly, aiming for completion by Q2 2018.
20 February 2017
AkzoNobel Invests €12.6M in UK Innovation Hub
The new UK hub will house over 100 scientists developing protective coatings for energy, mining, and infrastructure. It features advanced testing facilities and will be operational by late 2018.
14 February 2017
Evonik Invests Millions in New PMMA Film Plant
The new plant will produce wide, multi-layer PMMA films for medical, construction, and graphics industries, creating new jobs and offering innovative, long-lasting, and sustainable products.
9 February 2017
AkzoNobel, Avantium, and Partners Advance Biobased Economy with New Technology
A new reference plant in Delfzijl will use Avantium's Zambezi process to convert non-food biomass into high-purity glucose and lignin, accelerating the biobased economy.
26 January 2017
Momentive Breaks Ground on NXT Silane Facility in Leverkusen
The new facility in Leverkusen will expand production of NXT silane for the automotive industry, enhancing local supply and supporting global demand for low rolling resistance tires.
11 January 2017
Coolrec Opens Plastics Compounding Plant in Emmen
The new plant refines recycled plastic pellets for consumer goods, enhancing sustainability and supporting the circular economy with high-value secondary raw materials.
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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