Water Treatment news (page 2)

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  9 May 2019

  Perstorp to Build Sodium Formate Deicer Plant in Sweden

  The new plant will increase Pergrip™ Run NF deicer capacity, streamline operations, and enhance environmental performance, ensuring reliable runway operations in harsh conditions.
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  12 November 2018

  LANXESS Invests in Leverkusen Ion Exchange Resin Production

  The investment aims to enhance process technology and efficiency, driven by rising demand in industries like electromobility. Ion exchange resins are crucial for water treatment and battery metal extraction.
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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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  6 April 2018

  Kemira Expands Chlor-Alkali Production in Finland

  The expansion will meet the growing demand for sodium hydroxide in Finland and is set to be operational by Q4 2018, enhancing service to pulp, paper, and water treatment industries.
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  30 January 2018

  Solvay invests €6 million in Rheinberg site for new flue gas treatment line

  The investment will expand sodium bicarbonate production, enabling delivery of SOLVAir® SB 0/3 for reducing industrial emissions. The project aligns with sustainability goals and is co-funded by the German government.
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  29 January 2018

  Solvay Invests €6M in Rheinberg Site Expansion

  The investment will expand sodium bicarbonate production, aiding industries in meeting environmental regulations. The project, co-funded by the German government, aligns with sustainability goals.

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  24 November 2017

  CIECH Initiates New Salt Plant Project in Germany

  The preparatory stage for a new salt plant in Stassfurt, Germany, has begun. The plant aims to produce 450,000 tons of dry salt annually, targeting West European markets.
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  7 November 2017

  Kemira Expands Joutseno Production Line, Nearly Doubles Capacity

  The new sodium chlorate line uses patented technology, boosting capacity. The €50M project employed 200 people and supports growing demand in the pulp and paper industry.
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  16 October 2017

  AkzoNobel to Expand Chloromethanes Capacity

  The expansion in Germany aims to meet growing demand in pharmaceuticals and electronics, improve productivity, and enhance supply chain benefits for customers.
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  7 September 2017

  Novacap Opens New DIPE Production Unit at Roussillon

  The new DIPE unit uses an innovative, eco-friendly process, boosting the range of oxygenated solvents for pharmaceuticals, resins, coatings, and wastewater treatment, with a 5,000-ton capacity.
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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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  23 May 2017

  Chevron Phillips Expands Organosulfur Capacity in Belgium

  The Tessenderlo plant increased Ethyl Mercaptan and Tetrahydrothiophene production by 65%. This expansion ensures a reliable global supply for various applications.
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  13 December 2016

  Polynt Group Expands Malic Acid Capacity by 8000 T/Y in Ravenna

  The new plant will be operational by end of 2016, increasing total capacity to 22,000 T/Y. Malic Acid demand is driven by food, beverage, confectionery, and technical applications.
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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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  15 March 2016

  Ercros to Invest €28M in Sabiñánigo Factory

  The investment will fund a new chlorine and caustic soda plant, expand TCCA production, and enhance existing facilities. The factory employs 204 people and focuses on chlorine derivatives and R&D.
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  19 November 2015

  Azomureş Completes Major 30-Year Modernization

  The modernization ensures compliance with 2016 environmental regulations, boosts productivity, and supports Romanian agriculture with improved fertilizer production and a new industrial water treatment station.
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  11 June 2015

  DSM Invests in Emmen: Jobs and Environmental Gains

  A new capture system reduces emissions and reuses water, cutting energy and water consumption significantly. The investment supports sustainable employment and benefits the local environment.
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  2 June 2015

  Kemira Opens Major Water Treatment Chemicals Plant in Spain

  The new Tarragona plant produces aluminum and iron-based coagulants and AKD sizing agents. It integrates recycled materials and enhances supply reliability and logistics for the EMEA water treatment market.
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  10 April 2015

  Tessenderlo Group Invests €50 Million in PC Loos Site

  The investment will fund a new membrane electrolysis plant, replacing mercury electrolysis, and support re-entry into the potassium hydroxide market by Q3 2015, enhancing site development.
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  22 January 2015

  BASF to Expand Global PVP Production

  Investing €56M, BASF will boost PVP production by 6,000 metric tons across plants in Germany, USA, and China, targeting pharmaceutical, cosmetic, detergent, and food sectors.
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  26 September 2014

  LANXESS Expands Lewatit Production for Food Industry

  A new production line for weak acid cation exchange resins and a food-compatible filling system have been inaugurated, increasing capacity and meeting rising demand for water treatment solutions.
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  30 July 2014

  Huntsman Opens Iron Sulfate Plant in Italy

  The new plant allows use of diverse feedstock, reduces gypsum, and converts spent acid into valuable products. A new co-generation facility cuts site carbon intensity by 30%, creating 15 jobs.
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  11 July 2014

  New CO2 Plant at Industriepark Höchst Reduces Emissions and Conserves Resources

  A new CO2 plant at Industriepark Höchst purifies and liquefies CO2 from vinyl acetate production, achieving high purity and energy efficiency, reducing emissions, and improving supply reliability.
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  23 April 2014

  Kemira Starts Production at New Tarragona Plant

  The new plant produces aluminum and iron-based coagulants for water treatment, leveraging a partnership with Bayer MaterialScience for raw materials, enhancing Kemira's market position in EMEA.
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  9 December 2013

  Kemira's Dormagen Plant Now Operational

  The new plant produces aluminum-based coagulants for water treatment, leveraging a partnership for sustainable raw material access and offering economic and environmental benefits.
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  6 November 2013

  Dow Opens Global Water Technology Center in Spain

  The new center in Tarragona focuses on advancing water purification technologies, supported by a $15M investment and Spanish government grants, aiming to improve desalination and reduce costs.
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  2 April 2013

  LANXESS Expands Ion Exchange Resin Production in Leverkusen

  Investing EUR 10M, the company adds a new production line and food-grade packaging facility, boosting capacity by 30%. The Ion Exchange Resins unit is now Liquid Purification Technologies.
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  1 February 2013

  New CO2 Recycling Plant in Industriepark Höchst

  A €5 million investment will recycle 28,000 tons of CO2 annually, reducing emissions and producing high-purity CO2 for various industries, including food and welding, at Industriepark Höchst.
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  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.
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  11 February 2011

  Kemira to Build Coagulant Plants in Germany and Spain

  The EUR 40 million investment will utilize HCl from Bayer's polyurethane production for water treatment. Existing plants in the Netherlands and Spain will be restructured, with minimal personnel impact.