All news (page 177)

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  25 October 2011

  BASF Launches Xemium® Production Plant in Ludwigshafen

  The new plant addresses rising demand for crop protection, creates 23 jobs, and features a flexible design. Xemium, a new fungicide, boosts crop yields and quality, with global registration underway.
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  18 October 2011

  Eastman Expands Hydrogenated Hydrocarbon Resin Production in Netherlands

  The Middelburg facility's expansion doubles capacity since 2006, meeting global demand. This complements capacity increases in Texas and Pennsylvania, ensuring reliable supply and market growth.
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  3 October 2011

  BorsodChem Opens New TDI Plant

  The new TDI plant in Kazincbarcika, Hungary, has a capacity of 160 kilotons/year, expandable to 200. It enhances production efficiency and supports Wanhua's global growth strategy.
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  26 September 2011

  Celanese Opens Largest POM Plant in Frankfurt

  The new POM plant in Frankfurt has a capacity of 140,000 tons per year, enhancing global operations and technical capabilities to meet rising demand for polymer-based products.
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  26 September 2011

  LANXESS Expands Dutch Operations

  Investing EUR 12M, the company will convert 50% of its EPDM production to Keltan ACE technology, set up a new headquarters, and produce bio-based EPDM rubber by year-end.
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  21 September 2011

  Lubrizol Expands Testing Capabilities

  Investing $85M in R&D and testing, including a new plant in China, Lubrizol upgrades its Hazelwood center with advanced NMR capabilities and a new Field Testing Center to enhance global service.

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  6 September 2011

  Perstorp Doubles Caprolactone Capacity

  In response to rising demand, the world's largest caprolactone producer has added a second production stream, enhancing supply for high-performance applications and targeting growth in Asia.
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  20 July 2011

  Praxair Boosts Capacity in Germany

  A new air separation unit in Hurth, Germany, doubles capacity to 1,800 tons/day, offering cost savings and supporting growing demand in the Rhineland chemical production area.
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  15 June 2011

  Foster Wheeler Wins Engineering Contract for Preem's Energy Savings Program

  The contract covers basic and front-end engineering for energy savings at a Swedish refinery. The project aims to improve energy efficiency and reduce emissions, with completion expected by September 2011.
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  9 June 2011

  Solvay Expands FOMBLIN-Y® and GALDEN® Production Capacity

  The expansion in Spinetta Marengo, Italy, will be completed by end of 2012 with a EUR 15 million investment to meet growing demand for PFPE used in industrial lubrication and semiconductor applications.
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  27 May 2011

  SGL Group Opens Carbon Fiber Pilot Plant in Meitingen

  The new plant, part of the AirCarbon project, aims to develop high-strength carbon fibers for aerospace, with €11 million invested. The facility is 80m long, 10m high, and 10m wide.
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  25 May 2011

  TDI & MDI Investments to Enhance Quality and Supply

  New TDI plant and MDI plant revamp in Hungary will boost capacity and quality. MDI plant shutdown for seven weeks may cause disruptions, but aims to meet future market needs.
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  9 May 2011

  DSM and Roquette to launch bio-based succinic acid plant in 2012

  The plant will produce 10 kilotons/year of bio-based succinic acid, offering a renewable alternative to fossil feedstocks. It will use a yeast-based fermentation process, improving eco-footprint and efficiency.
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  6 April 2011

  Opening of Cologne Technical Center for Bioprocess Learning

  The new center offers training on virus removal filters, membrane adsorbers, microfilters, and automated equipment, with support for process development and filtration optimization in four languages.
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  1 April 2011

  Evonik Opens Isobutene Plant in Antwerp

  The new facility in Antwerp produces 110,000 metric tons of high-purity isobutene annually, tripling capacity. The process is eco-friendly, enhancing efficiency and flexibility in C4 production.
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  17 March 2011

  Novotrade Invest to Build Estonia's First Oil Waste Processing Plant

  The plant will recycle oil refinery waste into liquid fuel, processing up to 50,000 tons annually. Excess waste will be imported from Poland, Belarus, and Finland. Construction starts summer 2012.
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  14 March 2011

  Bayer to Invest €100M in German MDI Plant Expansion

  The investment will expand MDI production at Brunsbüttel, enhancing capacity and job security. The project includes new plants and uses advanced, energy-efficient technologies.
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  9 March 2011

  DuPont and LANXESS to Double PBT Compounding Capacity

  The joint venture will invest €10M to expand PBT production in Germany, driven by rising demand in automotive and electronics. The new capacity will be operational by early 2012.
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  11 February 2011

  Kemira to Build Coagulant Plants in Germany and Spain

  The EUR 40 million investment will utilize HCl from Bayer's polyurethane production for water treatment. Existing plants in the Netherlands and Spain will be restructured, with minimal personnel impact.
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  1 February 2011

  Sanofi Opens Cell Culture Plant in Höchst

  The new plant, costing EUR 30 million, will produce monoclonal antibodies for trials, doubling production capacity and enhancing the company's biopharmaceutical focus and market position.
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  1 February 2011

  AkzoNobel Invests EUR 140M to Upgrade Chlorine Production

  The upgrade to membrane electrolysis tech will boost capacity by 50%, cut eco-footprint by 30%, and meet strong demand. The new plant will start in Q4 2013, increasing annual chlorine output to 250 kilotons.
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  1 February 2011

  BASF Expands Ecoflex Production

  The expanded plant boosts Ecoflex capacity from 14,000 to 74,000 metric tons annually. Ecoflex and Ecovio are biodegradable plastics used in various applications, meeting growing market demand.
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  14 January 2011

  Messer Opens Oxygen Plant in Estonia

  A new oxygen plant in Järvakandi produces 2,650 m³/hr for Owens-Illinois, reducing emissions and energy use with oxy-fuel technology, aiding sustainability and efficiency in glass production.
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  1 January 2011

  Sumitomo Chemical Opens IT Materials Plant in Poland

  A new plant in Poland will produce polarizing film and light diffusion panels for LCDs, starting summer 2007. The facility aims to meet growing European demand and enhance customer service.
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  8 October 2010

  Jacobs Secures Engineering Contract for Serbian Hydrogen Plant

  Jacobs will provide detailed engineering services for a new hydrogen plant at the NIS refinery in Serbia, with project costs estimated at €70 million. Work will be executed from their India offices.
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  1 October 2010

  Mesamoll Production Expansion in Uerdingen

  Production capacity for phthalate-free Mesamoll plasticizers is increasing by 40% to meet rising demand. New equipment will enhance facilities, with additional capacity available by end of 2010.
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  2 September 2010

  Solvay to Boost Tecnoflon Production in Italy

  EUR 10 million investment to meet rising demand in automotive, aerospace, and oil industries. Tecnoflon's high-temperature and chemical resistance enhance energy efficiency and reduce emissions.
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  31 August 2010

  Aitik Mine Expansion Complete

  The Aitik mine expansion doubles ore production, with over SEK 6 billion invested to boost capacity and reduce costs. Completed in 2010, it aims for 36 million tonnes annual capacity by 2014.
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  11 August 2010

  Lanxess invests EUR 10m to boost EVM capacity at Dormagen

  The expansion will increase EVM production by 30% to 15,000 metric tons by late 2012, driven by rising demand in the wire and cable industry, especially in China.
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  1 August 2010

  CEPSA Invests €1.14 Billion in Huelva Refinery Upgrades

  The investment focuses on increasing diesel and jet kerosene production, enhancing energy efficiency, and creating local employment, with significant contributions to the regional economy.