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8 March 2017
WACKER Expands Silicon-Metal Capacity in Norway
An €85 million investment will boost silicon-metal production in Holla, Norway, enhancing raw material sourcing and supply reliability. Completion is expected in the first half of 2019.
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.
2 March 2017
INVISTA Expands European Polyols Capacity
Capacity upgrades at the Vlissingen facility will meet growing demand for Terate® and TERRIN™ polyols in Europe, enhancing efficiency and product performance.
1 March 2017
Enhancing Efficiency at Total Antwerp
Modernizing Antwerp's refining and petrochemicals platform to boost efficiency, competitiveness, and reduce environmental impact by sharing resources and recovering off-gas for petrochemical feedstock.
23 February 2017
WACKER Boosts Dispersion Production in Burghausen
A new 60,000-ton dispersion reactor will be completed this year, enhancing production for paints, adhesives, and construction materials, driven by global demand and trends like urbanization and energy efficiency.
16 February 2017
Synthomer invests €20M in Worms dispersion plant
The investment adds automated lines, boosting capacity by 30,000 tonnes. It enhances growth in various sectors and shortens supply lead times, with completion expected by Q3 2018.
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11 January 2017
Boliden Expands Tara Mine
New mineralisation at Tara zinc mine identified. Tailings dam expansion and exploration drift approved, extending mine life to 2026. Investment totals EUR 44m, pending permits.
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.
1 January 2017
SKW Piesteritz Modernizes Annually
Millions are invested yearly to update plants, ensuring minimal downtime and enhanced safety. Recent ammonia plant upgrades improve efficiency and save enough natural gas to heat 20,000 homes.
20 December 2016
WACKER Acquires Spanish Fermentation Plant to Boost Cysteine Production
WACKER invests €30M to modernize a newly acquired Spanish fermentation plant, boosting cysteine production and creating 35 jobs, meeting growing demand in food and pharmaceutical sectors.
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.
5 December 2016
Takeda to Invest €40M in New Dublin Facility
The €40M investment will expand the Grange Castle site, creating 40 jobs and producing the oncology product NINLARO™. Supported by IDA Ireland, it highlights confidence in Ireland's pharma sector.
23 November 2016
BASF Expands Fungicide Production in Tarragona
The €21M investment boosts production by 25%, creating 30 jobs. Over 60 formulations will be produced, enhancing crop protection and supporting sustainable agriculture.
16 November 2016
Sabic's New PP Pilot Plant to Address Industry Needs
The new pilot plant in Sittard-Geleen will use gas-phase polymerization to develop advanced polypropylene materials for various industries, with construction by Zeton and a focus on innovation and market needs.
7 November 2016
MOL Group Sets 2017-2021 Financial and Operational Targets
MOL plans $2bn capex for refining, petrochemicals, and retail, aiming for higher non-fuel product share and market expansion. Focus on efficiency, diversification, and maintaining strong cash flow.
1 November 2016
New Aliphos Plant in Dunkirk for Aliphos® Dical+ Phosphate
The new plant in Dunkirk offers flexible raw material use, high phosphorus digestibility, and improved product handling, aiming to regain market leadership in Europe and expand globally.
20 October 2016
Braskem Opens European Technology Center
The new center in Wesseling, Germany, will develop products for the European market, enhancing technical support and expanding Braskem's polyolefin expertise.
17 October 2016
Evonik Builds Plant for Aviation-Grade Acrylic Sheets
A new plant in Germany will produce advanced stretched PMMA sheets, enhancing impact resistance and meeting aviation industry demands for larger, high-quality windows.
14 October 2016
UBE to Boost Nylon Production by 40,000 Tons in Spain, Adds New Compounding Facility
The expansion will use proprietary technology to produce various polyamides, enhancing global responsiveness and creating 50 new jobs, increasing the site's workforce to 500.
12 October 2016
Ube Industries to Boost Nylon Production in Spain by 40,000 Tonnes
The expansion will meet rising global demand, adding 50 jobs. New facilities will enhance production of high-value nylons for automotive, packaging, and industrial applications.
6 October 2016
LG Chem Begins EV Battery Plant Construction in Poland
The new plant in Wrocław will produce over 100,000 EV batteries annually by late 2017, reducing logistics costs and enhancing local partnerships. It joins LG Chem's global network of battery plants.
28 September 2016
BASF to Build New Acetylene Plant in Ludwigshafen
The new plant will produce 90,000 metric tons of acetylene annually, using efficient processes. It will enhance competitiveness, resource use, and support various value chains at the Ludwigshafen site.
23 September 2016
BEWi Group Invests in Extruding Technology
The investment in Porvoo plant will boost EPS production by 12,000 t/a, adding grey EPS with 20% better insulation. The new line, operational in Q2 2017, will create 10 jobs and use recycled fish boxes.
16 September 2016
Tessenderlo Group Builds Liquid Fertilizer Plant in Rouen
The new plant will produce Thio-Sul® fertilizer, creating 20 jobs. It aims to meet European demand and enhance market position. Completion is expected in the second half of 2017.
24 August 2016
GETEC Acquires Emmtec Industry Park from Nuon
GETEC will acquire Emmtec Industry Park, ensuring employment for 200 staff. The deal, pending antitrust approval, aims to enhance GETEC's European market presence and competencies in the chemical industry.
18 August 2016
ACTEGA Invests €10 Million in New Grevenbroich Lab
A new 5,700 sqm lab will centralize R&D, quality control, and service, enhancing process efficiency and customer support. The facility includes a customer tech center for testing packaging innovations.
28 July 2016
Kuraray Opens New Feedstock Storage at Industriepark Höchst
The new storage optimizes production supplies, with feedstock delivered by inland vessels. The site benefits from excellent logistics, including rail, road, and river connections.
27 July 2016
GSK Invests £275M in UK Manufacturing
£275M will enhance production at three UK sites, boosting respiratory and biopharmaceutical output for global export, supporting jobs, and creating new opportunities.
7 July 2016
INEOS to Expand Hull Plant with Multi-Million Pound Investment
The Hull plant will boost Ethyl Acetate production by 100,000 tonnes annually, leveraging US shale gas. This investment supports growing demand in Europe and globally. Completion expected by next year.
27 June 2016
Evonik Speeds Up Industrial Scale-Up of Superabsorbents
Modernized pilot plants in Krefeld enable faster industrial-scale production of superabsorbents, enhancing product development, sample production, and process transfer efficiency.
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