All news (page 49)

• 25 August 2017

  Evonik's New Specialty Copolyester Plant in Germany

  The new plant in Witten will start in early 2018, producing specialty copolyesters for coatings. The investment aims to meet growing demand for bisphenol A-free food packaging solutions.
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  23 August 2017

  Toray to Build PPS Resin Plant in Hungary

  The new facility will produce 3,000 tons annually, serving Europe's growing PPS resin market, especially in automotive applications, and enhancing local supply and customer support.
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  1 August 2017

  LANXESS Doubles Membrane Production

  The expanded Bitterfeld plant meets rising demand for reverse osmosis membranes, including the new Lewabrane ULP line, which offers higher water permeability and lower operating costs.
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  29 July 2017

  Grupa Azoty Explores Polypropylene Production in Police

  The Supervisory Board approved a recommendation to build a polypropylene plant in Police, aiming to diversify revenue, enhance market position, and meet rising demand in Central and Eastern Europe.
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  28 July 2017

  INEOS Phenol to Build Large-Scale Cumene Plant in Germany

  The new plant will enhance raw material supply for phenol and acetone production, using Badger technology. A full investment study will be completed by the end of 2017.
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  27 July 2017

  Evonik Expands Fumed Silica Capacity in Antwerp

  The new facility will be operational by summer 2019, supporting growth in coatings, adhesives, and insulation markets. This aligns with Evonik's strategy to focus on specialty chemicals and balanced portfolios.

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  26 July 2017

  Solvay Expands European Kitting Capacity for Composites

  Doubling kitting capabilities in France will boost production of large composite parts, create 60 jobs, and enhance process control, reducing labor costs, production time, and waste.
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  18 July 2017

  Avantium and AkzoNobel Sign Contract for Pilot Biorefinery in Delfzijl

  The pilot plant will validate the Zambezi process to convert biomass into raw materials, aiming for commercial scale. Expected operational in Q2 2018, it will create about 20 jobs.
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  13 July 2017

  Teijin Expands Twaron Production in the Netherlands

  New spinning technology will boost aramid fiber capacity in Emmen by Q1 2019, meeting rising demand and enhancing automation, safety, and efficiency.
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  7 July 2017

  Statoil, Vattenfall, Gasunie to Explore Hydrogen Conversion

  The MoU aims to convert a Dutch gas plant to hydrogen, potentially cutting 4 million tons of CO2 annually. Feasibility studies and infrastructure needs are being assessed for a large-scale hydrogen value chain.
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  6 July 2017

  Fresenius Kabi Expands Portugal Plant

  Two new antibiotic production lines added, creating 80 jobs with a €17 million investment. The plant now spans 6,000 square meters and employs around 600 people.
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  5 July 2017

  AkzoNobel Invests €20M to Boost Expancel Production

  Expancel microspheres' demand rises in markets like food packaging and automotive. The expansion in Sweden will enhance global supply, supporting sustainable and innovative product development.
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  3 July 2017

  Bilfinger to Build Industry 4.0 Testing Facility

  A new facility in Frankfurt will enable realistic testing of Industry 4.0 applications, enhancing digitalization in the process industry by providing crucial process and diagnostic data for cloud applications.
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  30 June 2017

  HAROPA Named Best European and Green Port

  HAROPA won awards for Best Seaport in Europe and Best Green Port, recognized for efficient Asian market solutions and strong environmental initiatives, including multimodality and emission reduction.
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  27 June 2017

  Kemira Launches Strength Resin Plant in Estella

  The new plant in Estella produces high-efficiency strength resins for tissue, laminate, and packaging, meeting growing demand in Europe and the Middle East with advanced production technologies.
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  27 June 2017

  CARBIOS and TechnipFMC Partner on PET Enzymatic Biorecycling

  The project aims to scale up an innovative process to recycle PET plastic waste into virgin PET, enhancing industrial competitiveness and supporting sustainable development.
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  23 June 2017

  Eramet Invests €34.5M to Upgrade Sandouville Plant

  The Sandouville plant adapts to a new nickel matte supplier from Finland, completing a €34.5M process transformation. The facility will gradually restart, aiming for full production by 2018.
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  22 June 2017

  Clariant Enhances R&D for Agricultural Solutions

  A new R&D greenhouse at Clariant Innovation Center enables advanced testing for crop protection, management, and yield-enhancement, accelerating development and market readiness.
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  21 June 2017

  BASF Expands Engineering Plastics Plant

  The expanded plant in Schwarzheide boosts production by 70,000 tons annually, creating 50 jobs. It enhances flexibility and meets rising demand, especially in automotive and electronics sectors.
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  20 June 2017

  QUARTERBACK for LIFE Wins 2017 VNCI Responsible Care Award

  The QUARTERBACK for LIFE project converts crude glycerine into biogas, reducing CO2 emissions by 25% and enhancing energy efficiency through innovative anaerobic digestion and utility modifications.
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  19 June 2017

  BASF Expands Tinopal® CBS Production in Switzerland

  Investment in Monthey site boosts capacity for Tinopal® CBS, meeting rising global demand. Enhancements include state-of-the-art drying tower and automated packing line.
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  17 June 2017

  DuPont Expands Axtra PHY Phytase Line in Europe

  New Axtra PHY products offer European animal producers faster nutrient uptake, lower feed costs, and reduced environmental impact, with optimized dosing for poultry and swine.
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  16 June 2017

  Takeda Completes New Manufacturing Facilities in Germany

  The new facility in Oranienburg, costing 100M euros, will start by end-2017, creating 180 jobs. It enhances production for global markets, supported by German and Brandenburg subsidies.
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  13 June 2017

  Nel ASA secures NOK 450 million power-to-gas deal with H2V PRODUCT

  The agreement involves designing, constructing, and maintaining renewable hydrogen plants in France, aiming to inject hydrogen into natural gas pipelines, with potential expansion to 700 MW by 2025.
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  12 June 2017

  INEOS Announces Major European Expansion

  Plans include a new PDH unit and increased ethylene capacity at sites in Belgium, Scotland, and Norway, boosting self-sufficiency and supporting derivative businesses and polymer plants.
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  8 June 2017

  EUR 25 Million Subsidy Granted for PEF Industry Consortium

  A consortium of 11 companies received a EUR 25 million subsidy to establish a supply chain for bio-based FDCA and PEF, including a 50,000-ton plant in Antwerp, aiming to replace fossil-based packaging.
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  7 June 2017

  H2V Product to Build Green Hydrogen Plant in Port-Jérôme, Creating 180 Jobs by 2022

  The plant will use water electrolysis to produce hydrogen and methane, reducing CO2 emissions. Half of the €450M investment is for production equipment, aiming for technology transfer and future expansion.
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  2 June 2017

  AkzoNobel Expands Micronutrient Capacity in Europe

  €10M investment in Sweden to boost chelated micronutrient production, meeting rising demand due to poor soil conditions and population growth. Completion expected next year.