All news (page 202)

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  20 September 2016

  Solvay Enhances Composite Materials Production in Germany

  A new resin facility and upgraded site in Östringen will meet growing demand for lightweight materials in aircraft, producing for LEAP engines, Airbus, and Boeing. Production starts Q2 2017.
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  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.
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  15 September 2016

  SGL Group Opens Carbon Fiber Precursor Line in Portugal

  The new production line in Lavradio, Portugal, completes the value chain for high-quality carbon fiber materials, supporting innovative lightweight solutions in automotive, aerospace, and other industries.
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  1 September 2016

  LANXESS Acquires Chemours' Clean and Disinfect Business

  The acquisition, valued at EUR 210 million, enhances LANXESS' North American presence and is expected to boost EPS and EBITDA. The business includes disinfectants, potassium monopersulfate, and chlorine dioxide.
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  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.
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  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.

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  2 August 2016

  Jazz Pharmaceuticals Opens New Facility in Roscommon

  The new facility, supported by IDA Ireland, represents a €50 million investment and will employ up to 50 people. It has received FDA and Irish regulatory approval.
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  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.
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  27 July 2016

  Musim Mas Europe Acquires Dutch Glycerine Refinery

  DGR, established in 2014, is the largest crude glycerine refinery globally. Located in Delfzijl Chemical Park, it offers easy access to European markets and serves diverse industries.
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  27 July 2016

  Veolia Acquires Szakoly Biomass Power Plant in Hungary

  The Szakoly plant, operational since 2009, produces 130 GWh annually. The acquisition strengthens Veolia's renewable energy footprint in Hungary, aiming for efficient management and potential cogeneration.
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  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.
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  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.
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  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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  22 June 2016

  Umicore Opens Catalyst Plant in Poland

  The new facility in Nowa Ruda will meet rising demand for automotive catalysts in Europe, supporting stricter emission laws and enhancing air quality with advanced catalytic technology.
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  20 June 2016

  Unipetrol Builds Logistics Facility for New Polyethylene Unit

  A 700 million CZK contract was awarded for a logistics facility to handle 270,000 tons of HDPE granules, including 40 storage silos, packaging hall extension, and new offices, to be completed by Q1 2018.
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  17 June 2016

  Covestro Begins Industrial CO2-Based Plastic Production

  A new plant in Dormagen produces foam components with 20% CO2, reducing crude oil use. The process is environmentally friendly and aims to expand CO2-based plastic production.
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  16 June 2016

  Emerald Kalama Expands HCA and ACA Production at UK Facility

  The expansion at the UK facility will boost production of HCA and ACA to meet rising demand in fragrance and personal care markets, with full operations expected in 2017.
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  9 June 2016

  Poligal's Skarbimierz Plant Construction Progressing

  The plant will feature an 8.7m Brückner BOPP line and metallization capacity. Installation and trials are set for Q4, with production starting early 2017. Recruitment and training are ongoing.
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  7 June 2016

  Arkema Expands Bostik Production in Sweden

  The new plant in Helsingborg will produce cement-based construction products, enhancing service to Northern Europe and the Baltic region with advanced manufacturing techniques and high production flexibility.
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  7 June 2016

  Unipetrol Begins Construction of New Polyethylene Unit

  The new unit, costing 8.5 billion crowns, will be among Europe's most advanced, boosting production capacity and quality. Completion is expected by mid-2018, employing up to 800 workers.
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  6 June 2016

  BASF Boosts Laromer® UV/EB Acrylates Production in Europe

  Production capacity for UV/EB acrylates at Ludwigshafen is being expanded to meet rising demand, enhancing supply reliability. Additional capacities will be available by Q3 2016.
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  6 June 2016

  Repsol Launches New Metallocene Polyethylene Range

  Repsol's Tarragona plant now produces metallocene polyethylene, completing the project on time and safely. The new Resistex® range enhances product differentiation and supports European customers.
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  1 June 2016

  Investment Summary: Lifosa Fertilizer Facility, Lithuania

  Implemented ISO standards, joined UN Global Compact, enhanced heat recovery, achieved OHSAS, GMP+ certifications, expanded capacity, modernized processes, built infrastructure, and invested in community projects.
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  12 May 2016

  BMZ Opens First Section of Europe's Largest Lithium-Ion Battery Factory

  The new facility in Germany will produce up to 800 million lithium-ion batteries annually by 2020, supporting diverse applications and reducing dependency on Asian cell producers.
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  12 May 2016

  Eni Converts Porto Marghera Refinery to Biofuel Production

  The Porto Marghera refinery now produces biofuels from vegetable oil and biomass using EcofiningTM technology, reducing emissions and ensuring continued employment through innovation.
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  11 May 2016

  Biomca Opens First Sodium Hypochlorite Plant in Canary Islands

  The new plant in Santa Cruz de Tenerife produces 27,000 tons of sodium hypochlorite annually, currently operating at 66% capacity. It uses cell membrane electrolysis for efficient chlorine production.
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  10 May 2016

  Ercros to Invest EUR 54 Million to Phase Out Mercury Technology

  The plan involves investing EUR 53.7M to increase membrane chlorine production, reduce mercury use, and enhance efficiency, aiming for a yearly EBITDA of EUR 48M by 2020.
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  3 May 2016

  DOMO and TOTAL Enhance Leuna Chemical Site

  The investment strengthens regional feedstock integration and adapts to declining gasoline demand, ensuring long-term access to strategic materials for polyamide 6 production at Leuna.
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  28 April 2016

  Biffa Polymers Invests £6.5M to Double Output in Wilton

  The new rHDPE line will double food-grade plastic output to 20,000 tonnes annually, addressing market demand and reducing the need to send UK scrap plastic abroad for processing. Operational by early 2017.
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  26 April 2016

  Zenith Energy Acquires BP's Amsterdam Terminal

  Zenith plans to invest $100M in the Amsterdam terminal to enhance LPG storage. The facility, in the ARA region, has over six million barrels of capacity and extensive connectivity for transport.