THOR GmbH Starts Production at New Speyer Plant

Key highlights
  • THOR GmbH completed a five‑year planning and construction program for Building 4 at its Speyer site.
  • The project cost €18 million.
  • Building 4 adds 40,000 t/yr capacity for preservatives and flame retardants.
  • Production in Building 4 has now commenced.

Project overview

THOR GmbH completed a five‑year planning and construction program at its Speyer site to install a new production facility, Building 4.

Capacity and investment

The €18 million project adds 40,000 tonnes per year of capacity for preservatives and flame retardants, and the facility was designed to allow future expansion.

Commissioning

Production in Building 4 commenced earlier this month; CEO David Hewitt, Managing Director Jürgen Klein and Plant Manager Arthur Honcza attended to mark the start and press the ceremonial start button.