- Jacobs will handle engineering and construction management for Dow's Fombio facility expansion.
- The project includes new process equipment, utility upgrades, and a new control system.
- Jacobs will execute the project from their Milan office.
- The expansion aims to improve UPS copolymer manufacturing efficiency and reduce carbon footprint.
Project Overview
Jacobs Engineering Group Inc. has received a contract from The Dow Chemical Company to provide engineering and construction management services for the expansion of Dow's facility in Fombio, Italy. This expansion will enable the manufacturing of uniform particle size (UPS) copolymers for use in ion exchange resins.
Scope of Work
The contract encompasses detailed design, construction management, and mechanical completion. The project involves installing new process equipment across two existing buildings, upgrading and integrating existing utilities, and implementing a new control system. Jacobs will manage the project from their Milan office.
Technological Advancements
The expansion leverages advanced manufacturing technologies from both Dow and Rohm and Haas to enhance the efficiency of the UPS copolymer production process. This initiative is part of Dow's broader strategy to improve operational efficiencies and streamline its asset grid, while also reducing inter-regional freight and its carbon footprint.
Strategic Importance
This project marks Dow's first European production site for UPS copolymers, aligning with the company's goals to consolidate production and lead the industry in high-performance ion exchange resins.
