Construction Chemicals news (page 2)

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  29 January 2021

  Stepan Acquires INVISTA's Aromatic Polyester Polyol Business

  The acquisition includes two manufacturing sites, intellectual property, customer relationships, and inventory. Expected to boost EBITDA margins and support global rigid polyol business growth.
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  12 January 2021

  Nouryon Renames Industrial Chemicals Subsidiary to Nobian

  The renaming supports growth and branding strategies, allowing focused development of essential base chemicals. Nobian will expand chloromethane production in Frankfurt to better serve key industries.
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  30 November 2020

  LANXESS Boosts Black Pigment Output in Germany

  Increased black pigment capacity meets rising construction demand. Unique Laux process ensures high tinting strength, color consistency, and sustainability. Future plans include reducing CO2 emissions.
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  9 November 2020

  WACKER to Build New Silicone Production Line in Nünchritz

  The new line will produce silane-terminated polymers for adhesives and sealants, enhancing capacity and sustainability. Completion is set for 2022, driven by rising demand and innovative technology.
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  19 October 2020

  MOL Group Opens Rubber Bitumen Plant in Hungary

  The new plant recycles 8-10% of Hungary's tire waste, produces 20,000 tons annually, and preserves 100+ jobs. It supports road construction and offers new business opportunities in surrounding countries.
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  15 July 2020

  Evonik Begins Production at New Geesthacht Silicone Facility

  The new facility in Geesthacht, Germany, is now operational, producing silicones and SMPs for various applications, enhancing supply reliability and product innovation despite Covid-19 challenges.

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  12 May 2020

  Freudenberg Acquires Low & Bonar

  Freudenberg's acquisition of Low & Bonar enhances its performance materials business, expands production facilities, and strengthens technological capabilities in various sectors.
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  30 January 2020

  Celanese to Acquire Elotex from Nouryon

  The acquisition includes global production facilities, product portfolio, and customer agreements. It aims to enhance Celanese's emulsions business and support growth in construction materials.
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  26 September 2019

  Synthomer Expands Acrylic Dispersions Facility in Germany

  The new 36,000-tonne expansion boosts capacity by over 30%, enhancing production of specialty acrylics for Paints & Coatings, Construction Chemicals, Technical Textiles, Adhesives, and Sealants.
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  26 September 2019

  BASF Boosts Neopentyl Glycol Capacity

  Capacity at the Ludwigshafen NPG plant increased by 10,000 metric tons. Total capacity now 215,000 metric tons. NPG is key for polyester, alkyd resins, and powder coatings in various industries.
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  1 August 2019

  Röhm Becomes Independent Company

  Röhm targets global technology leadership in methacrylate chemicals with innovative production, strong market positions, and diverse applications, supported by Advent International's investment.
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  5 June 2019

  Nouryon Expands Microspheres Production in Sweden

  €20M project boosts Expancel microspheres capacity in Sweden, meeting rising demand in automotive, construction, and other markets. New US plant planned, pending board approval.
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  2 May 2019

  MOL Builds New Rubber-Bitumen Plant in Hungary

  The new plant will produce 20,000 tons of rubber-bitumen annually, recycling 3,000 tons of rubber scrap and supporting 100 refinery jobs. It addresses increased demand and enhances road durability.
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  25 April 2019

  BASF Modernizes Silica Plant

  Investing a mid-range double-digit million euro sum, the modernization aims to enhance supply security, meet rising demand, and strengthen market leadership in Western Europe.
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  6 April 2019

  Nouryon Expands Colloidal Silica Production in Sweden

  The €4M expansion boosts capacity for Levasil CC, aiding the shift to sustainable water-based coatings. It supports growing demand and future growth in various markets, including electronics and construction.
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  5 April 2019

  Nouryon Expands Chloromethanes Capacity in Germany

  Construction starts in May to boost chloromethanes capacity in Frankfurt, with completion in 2020. The project will increase methyl chloride production by over 30% and enhance supply reliability.
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  18 March 2019

  Perstorp to Expand Pentaerythritol Capacity in Germany by May

  The plant's capacity will increase by 12.5%, achieving ISCC PLUS certification. This supports the shift to renewable materials and ensures supply security for Pro-Environment Polyols.
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  18 March 2019

  LANXESS Boosts Benzyl Alcohol Production

  Production capacity for benzyl alcohol will increase by 30% at the Krefeld-Uerdingen site by end of 2019. Expansion plans are also in place for the Nagda site, enhancing global supply capabilities.
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  24 January 2019

  GEA Delivers Key Components for Borregaard's Bio-Based Production Plant

  The new plant in Sarpsborg will enhance lignin production, reduce energy costs, and improve environmental safety. It features advanced spray drying, emission control, and wastewater reuse technologies.
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  18 December 2018

  WACKER Expands Global Silicone Rubber Production

  Increasing production by 40,000 metric tons annually by 2021, €100 million is invested to meet high demand in automotive, electronics, and medical sectors, enhancing silicone rubber availability and service.
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  7 December 2018

  LANXESS Invests EUR 200 Million in Flame Retardant Production

  Investments will enhance production of bromine and phosphorus-based flame retardants across multiple global sites, focusing on innovation and sustainability in response to growing market demand.
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  3 December 2018

  Dow Expands Methyl Cellulose Capacity in Germany

  Dow increases methyl cellulose production in Germany by 19,000 metric tons to meet construction chemical demand, enhancing supply for tile adhesives, grouts, fillers, and more by 2020.
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  20 September 2018

  Evonik Expands Silicone Production in Geesthacht

  A new multi-purpose facility in Geesthacht will boost silicone and polymer production, enhance delivery efficiency, and support innovation in adhesives, sealants, electronics, and medical applications.
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  17 September 2018

  INOVYN to Boost PVC Production in Belgium

  The expansion will add 200ktes capacity to meet demand in various sectors by 2020, with further investments in specialty PVC and VCM capacity, supporting a pan-European growth strategy.
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  1 September 2018

  BASF Expands Hexanediol Capacity at Ludwigshafen

  The expansion boosts global HDO capacity to over 70,000 metric tons annually, supporting demand in automotive, furniture, and packaging industries, and enhancing supply reliability for Europe and Asia.
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  4 July 2018

  AkzoNobel to Expand Chloromethanes Capacity in Frankfurt

  Design work has begun for a second expansion to increase chloromethanes capacity by 50% over five years, enhancing supply reliability and energy efficiency for pharmaceutical and other industries.
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  19 June 2018

  Covestro to Build Energy-Efficient Chlorine Plant in Tarragona

  The new plant in Tarragona will use oxygen-depolarized cathode technology, reducing energy consumption by 25%. This innovation, developed over two decades, will cut CO2 emissions by 22,000 tons annually.
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  4 June 2018

  DuPont Invests $400M to Expand Tyvek® Production in Luxembourg

  The expansion will add a new building and third operating line by 2021 to meet growing global demand for Tyvek® in various markets, including construction, protective garments, medical packaging, and graphics.
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  6 December 2017

  AkzoNobel Expands Colloidal Silica Production in Sweden

  Investing €4M, the expansion will meet rising demand, enhance market leadership, and support sustainable product growth, with completion expected by late 2018.
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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.