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22 October 2025

Fibrant to cease caprolactam production at Chemelot,The Netherlands highlighting deepening crisis in European base chemicals

Three of seven units shut; ~100 direct jobs lost while non-core product lines and ~164 staff remain. Loss risks supplier contracts (hydrogen off-take) and prompts calls for EU energy/policy action.
2 October 2025

BASF Unveils New Polyamide Recycling Processes for End-of-Life Vehicles

BASF introduces depolymerization and solvent-based recycling for polyamides, reducing CO₂ emissions and supporting circular economy in automotive industry.
25 April 2017

LANXESS Invests in Antwerp Production Site

Investing EUR 25M in 2017, the company enhances efficiency at its Lillo site, crucial for high-tech plastics used in automotive, electrical, and electronics industries.
1 April 2016

UBE Merges Three Spanish Subsidiaries

The merger, effective March 31, 2016, aims to enhance operational efficiency and strengthen the business platform in Spain, focusing on nylon, caprolactam, and fine chemicals production.
5 November 2013

Lanxess Expands Belgian Plants

Lanxess completes a €15M refurbishment in Kallo, boosting capacity by 10%. A new €75M polyamide plant in Lillo will be operational by 2014, enhancing Antwerp's role in high-tech plastics.
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.

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