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19 October 2012
Vinnolit Expands Burghausen PVC Plant
The Burghausen plant's PVC production capacity increased to 100,000 tons annually, enhancing market position. Key markets include Eastern Europe, Turkey, China, India, and Brazil.
15 October 2012
Styron Opens New SSBR Production Line in Schkopau for Tire Industry
The new line adds 50,000 metric tons capacity, supporting global tire customers. Built on time and budget, it meets rising demand for high-performance, sustainable tires with advanced SSBR technology.
10 October 2012
Novasep Invests €30M in New API Plant in France
The new plant in Mourenx, France, will be operational in 18 months, featuring advanced chromatography and solvent recovery systems to meet rising demand for highly purified APIs.
9 October 2012
Clariant Expands Production of Eco-Friendly Flame Retardants
A new plant in Hürth-Knapsack, Germany, will double production capacity for Exolit® flame retardants, meeting rising demand since 2004. New products target electronics, furniture, and construction.
4 October 2012
Evonik Unveils Biofuel Component in Germany
Bio-MTBE, a biofuel component made from isobutene and biomethanol, boosts fuel biocontent and reduces carbon footprint without competing with food production.
1 October 2012
Evonik to Boost 1-Butene Production
Production capacity to increase by 75,000 metric tons annually, reaching 310,000 tons. Expansion supports global demand growth and enhances logistics for safe, efficient supply.
9 September 2012
Grillo AG Invests in New Chemical Plant at Höchst Industrial Park
Grillo's new plant in Frankfurt produces dimethyl ether, creating 130 jobs. The investment exceeds €50 million since 2007, aiming to establish Grillo as a key market player.
7 September 2012
Solvay Expands Fluorinated Derivatives Production in France
Doubling production capacity for specialty fluorinated derivatives to meet demand in energy storage, electronics, and pharmaceuticals with a EUR 10 million investment. First additional volumes available soon.
6 September 2012
Chemtura Organometallics Expands AXION® MAO Production
The new AXION® MAO production line in Bergkamen boosts supply chain reliability and meets growing market demand with consistent, high-quality co-catalysts for engineered-polymer projects.
6 September 2012
BASF Expands Methanesulfonic Acid Production in Ludwigshafen
The plant extension boosts capacity to 30,000 tonnes/year, creating 12 jobs. Lutropur® aids efficient processes, saves energy, and is eco-friendly. New plant planned in Malaysia with PETRONAS.
6 September 2012
BASF to Build Specialty Zeolite Plant in Germany
The new plant will boost production of specialty zeolites for emissions catalysts and other sectors, creating 19 jobs. It supports stricter emissions standards and enhances production efficiency.
6 September 2012
Evonik Begins Construction of New Marl Chemical Plant
The new plant will produce functionalized polybutadienes for sealing compounds and adhesives, creating 15 jobs. It leverages existing infrastructure and supports resource efficiency and industrial growth.
5 September 2012
Saltend Chemicals Park Celebrates Milestones and Rebranding
Saltend Chemicals Park has invested £500M in infrastructure, enhancing its multi-operator status and promoting further investment, with new facilities and a focus on renewable technologies.
5 September 2012
LANXESS Invests EUR 15 Million in Antwerp Glass Fiber Plant
The investment will boost annual capacity by 10%, replacing both furnaces. This expansion supports growing demand for high-tech plastics, especially in mobility and electronics markets.
24 August 2012
Samsung Opens European R&D Center at Industriepark Höchst
The new center will develop materials for monitors, heat-resistant polymers, and water filtration components. It aims to enhance R&D capabilities and leverage Industriepark Höchst's infrastructure.
9 July 2012
Vita Group Sells Nonwovens Business
Employees will transfer, and consultations with Works Councils are underway. Funds from the sale will reduce debt and invest in growth. Vita Group now has no net debt and significant cash availability.
5 July 2012
BASF to Open New L-Menthol Facility in Ludwigshafen
The new facility will produce synthetic L-Menthol with improved purity to meet rising demand in oral care, skin care, and food industries, using an efficient process based on citral.
5 July 2012
BASF to Expand Vinylformamide Capacity in Ludwigshafen
The expansion includes increased polymerization capacity in Ludwigshafen and a new line in China, creating 40 jobs. VFA is crucial for eco-friendly, cost-efficient paper production.
4 July 2012
BASF to Build Butadiene Plant in Antwerp
The new plant will produce 155,000 metric tons annually by 2014, addressing butadiene supply shortages and rising demand. It will create 15-20 jobs and enhance site integration, reducing logistics needs.
28 June 2012
Vivergo's €435m Bioethanol Plant Nears Completion
The plant will produce 420M liters of ethanol and 500,000 tonnes of animal feed annually, using 1.1M tonnes of local wheat. It will cut GHG by 50% and support 1,080 jobs, with a strong local economic impact.
28 June 2012
Arkema Invests €70M in French Fluoropolymer Expansion
€70M investment will boost PVDF production by 50% at Pierre-Bénite, enhancing high-growth applications and incorporating advanced technologies for long-term fluorochemicals visibility in France.
15 June 2012
Shell Pernis Invests $500M in Cleaner Fuels
A new desulfurization unit opens in Rotterdam, boosting low-sulfur fuel production and meeting stringent EU standards. The project supports local employment and sustainable development.
6 June 2012
Lotte Chemical UK Orders MTR® Plant from Uhde Inventa-Fischer
A new PET plant with 200,000 tonnes/year capacity will be built in the UK using energy-efficient MTR® technology, reducing costs and ensuring high-quality resin for water and CSD bottles.
31 May 2012
LANXESS Invests in New High-Tech Plastics Plant in Belgium
The new plant in Antwerp will produce 90,000 metric tons of polyamide annually, supporting growth in the automotive industry and expanding the global production network for high-tech plastics.
31 May 2012
Air Liquide Invests €100 Million in Germany
A new hydrogen and carbon monoxide unit will be built at Chempark Dormagen to supply Bayer MaterialScience, enhancing polymer production for various applications. Completion is set for 2014.
30 May 2012
LANXESS Invests €30M in French Tire Rubber Site
The investment aims to boost productivity and energy efficiency for producing Nd-PBR and SSBR rubbers, essential for "green tires," driven by rising global demand and new EU tire labeling laws.
17 May 2012
ASESA's HE-Cogeneration Plant in Tarragona
The plant generates 14.25 MWh, exports 11 MWh, and reduces CO2 emissions by 21,500 tons annually. ASESA also cut fuel consumption by 9%, reducing CO2 by 4,500 tons yearly.
9 May 2012
Eni Rebrands Chemicals Division as Versalis
Versalis focuses on innovation, green chemicals, and emerging markets. Investments target growth, site upgrades, and elastomers, aiming for a 50% sales increase and €400m EBIT improvement by 2015.
10 April 2012
Metsä Fibre Expands Äänekoski Mill Capacity
The Äänekoski mill's board machine rebuild boosts capacity by 30,000 t to 240,000 tpy. The project, part of a larger investment, also increased production at Simpele and Kyro mills by 120,000 tpy.
22 March 2012
FRX Polymers to Build First Commercial Plant at Bayer Antwerp Site
FRX will break ground in August 2012 and commission the plant by Q4 2013. The site offers key raw materials, skilled workforce, and logistics. FRX holds 20 patents and operates pilot plants in MA and Switzerland.
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