Rubber news (page 2)

10 December 2014
Evonik Launches New Units for Crosslinking Activators
New units produce TAC and TAICROS® for enhanced plastics and rubber. Benefits include improved solar panel protection, faster lamination, and increased aging resistance in automotive materials.
8 October 2014
Evonik Expands Rheinfelden Silica Production
The new production line increases global capacity by 25%, supporting high-performance adhesives, resins, and renewable energy trends. The expansion enhances rheology, viscosity, and flow rate of products.
11 September 2014
BASF Opens Butadiene Plant in Antwerp
The new plant doubles butadiene capacity in Europe, securing internal supply and enhancing market position. It integrates the C4 value chain, serving industries like synthetic rubber and plastics.
18 June 2014
LANXESS Opens New Rubber Production Line in Dormagen
The new line uses dry finishing technology, reducing water and energy use. Two new rubber variants are introduced, increasing production capacity by 10% to 63,000 metric tons annually.
8 April 2014
Saipem Secures €200M Contract for Versalis Plant Expansion in Italy
The project adds a fourth production line, boosts capacity to 130,000 tons/year, and upgrades systems. Completion is expected by Q2 2016. Saipem handles project management, engineering, and construction.
18 February 2014
Styron Doubles SSBR Production Capacity
Styron acquires JSR's capacity rights at its Schkopau site, doubling SSBR production to meet global tire market demands, enhancing its growth strategy and customer responsiveness.

Rubber projects

A map of Rubber projects that are planned or currently being executed.

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Scheduled completion

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Owners & Investors

Top 5 companies involved as owner and/or investor in current and planned Rubber projects:

Lanxess AG, Dow Chemical, BASF, WACKER, INEOS, Versalis, MOL Plc, Trinseo, Goodyear, and Synthos.