- IQOXE invested €10 million in a new plant in La Canonja, Tarragona.
- The plant increases ethylene oxide derivative production from 3,000 to 45,000 tons annually.
- The old plant will now produce high-value pharmaceutical products.
- IQOXE's global production of ethylene oxide derivatives is 140,000 tons annually.
Investment and Inauguration
IQOXE has invested €10 million in a new state-of-the-art plant in La Canonja, Tarragona, which was inaugurated today. This facility is the only one of its kind in the Iberian Peninsula, primarily producing ethylene oxide derivatives used in sterilizing surgical material, as well as in the automotive, cosmetic, and construction sectors.
Production Capacity
The new plant significantly increases production capacity, multiplying it by eight from 3,000 to 45,000 tons per year. It is expected to utilize 20,000 tons of raw material annually. The previous plant, which had a production capacity of 3,000 tons, will now be dedicated to producing high-value-added products for the pharmaceutical industry.
Company Leadership
According to CEO José Luis Morlanes, IQOXE is a leader in Europe with a global production of 140,000 tons of ethylene oxide derivatives annually. This new investment and expansion further solidify the company's position in the market.
