- The ABS plant expansion adds 30,000 tonnes per year.
- Start-up is scheduled for 2020.
- A pilot plant opened in October 2017 to trial new ABS technology.
- Chemical recycling processes for Plasmix are in development for 2020.
ABS Plant Expansion
The ABS (Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene) production plant in Mantua, Italy, is expanding its capacity by an additional 30,000 tonnes per year. This investment aims to shift the production towards differentiated, higher value-added products, specifically for the automotive, furnishing, and durable goods sectors. The project is currently in the engineering stage, with start-up scheduled for 2020.
Innovative ABS Technology
In October 2017, a pilot plant was opened to trial an innovative proprietary ABS technology registered under the One Step® brand. This new technology will enable further expansion of the ABS product range, allowing entry into new application sectors.
Chemical Recycling Development
By 2020, processes for the chemical recycling of non-recoverable plastic waste (Plasmix) based on pyrolysis are in development. These processes will be applied in a pilot plant for producing chemical raw materials or, in synergy with refining, in synthesis gas transformation technologies for the production of hydrogen or other industrial feedstocks.
