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12 January 2018
CAC Secures Contract to Build Crystallization Plant for Ciech
CAC will handle all phases of constructing a crystallization plant in Stassfurt, integrating it into the existing complex. The plant will produce 110,000 tonnes of pharmaceutical-grade sodium bicarbonate annually.
10 January 2018
Indorama Expands European Leadership with ZILS Acquisition
The new owners will start maintenance in January 2018, increasing the workforce by 10%. Production begins in the second half of 2018, with 80% for Europe and Turkey, and 20% for the Americas and Middle East.
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.
20 December 2017
Teijin Aramid to Boost Twaron Yarn Capacity by 25%
The increased capacity will meet future demand, with full availability by 2022. Investments include new technology and lean methodology to optimize production and service.
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.
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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.
7 December 2017
BorsodChem to Double TDI Capacity
To meet rising global demand, the TDI crystallization unit at the Kazincbarcika plant in Hungary will double capacity. The new unit is under construction, with start-up expected in Q3 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.
3 December 2017
IQOXE Invests €10M in New Tarragona Plant
The new plant in La Canonja boosts ethylene oxide derivative production from 3,000 to 45,000 tons annually, with the old plant now focusing on high-value pharmaceutical products.
1 December 2017
Russia's Largest Acrylic Acid Plant Now Operational
The plant, with an 80,000-ton capacity, will produce acrylic acid and butyl acrylate, replacing imports and creating 340 jobs. It uses advanced tech to ensure environmental safety.
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.
1 December 2017
Oxea to Boost European DOTP Production to 60,000 mt/year
A German partner will build a modular DOTP unit, with Oxea supplying 2-EH and marketing DOTP. This will reduce imports and enhance delivery reliability for various industries.
30 November 2017
Total Completes €1 Billion Upgrade of Antwerp Refining and Petrochemicals Platform
The Antwerp platform now converts heavy fuel oil to low-sulfur products and processes low-cost feedstock, enhancing competitiveness and meeting new marine fuel regulations.
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
Saltigo Marks 50 Years of Innovation
ZeTO celebrates 50 years with a €60M expansion, adding new production lines and storage. Investments total €300M over 11 years, enhancing capacity and maintaining cutting-edge operations.
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.
27 November 2017
DSM Expands High Performance Plastics Capacity
Expanding capacity in Emmen and Geleen, DSM responds to rising demand in high temperature polyamides and thermoplastic copolyesters, driven by growth in consumer electronics and automotive markets.
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.
24 November 2017
AkzoNobel Expands European Micronutrient Production
The €10M investment in Sweden will boost production of iron chelates to meet rising demand, driven by poor soil conditions and population growth, enhancing agricultural productivity.
23 November 2017
DSM Invests €15M to Expand Meppen Coating Resins Plant
The €15M investment boosts capacity for liquid polyesters and specialty resins, enhancing supply flexibility and stock management, and supports growth in the BPA-free can and coil coatings market.
22 November 2017
Vynova Invests in KOH and NaOH Expansion
The KOH facility in Tessenderlo is on track for Q2 2018 completion. NaOH capacity will expand by early 2019, reinforcing long-term market commitment.
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.
13 November 2017
Phosphea Acquires Elixir’s Feed Phosphate Operations in Serbia
The acquisition enhances production capacity and workforce, strengthening the company's position in the European feed phosphates market and supporting its long-term growth strategy.
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.
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