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Glass fiber news
All news on
Glass fiber
(also known as
Fiberglas
,
Glass Wool
,
Fibreglass
,
Fiberglass
,
Glass fibers
, and
Reinforced plastic
): plants, production capacities, investments and involved companies.
21 April 2026
Statkraft completes Montes de Cierzo repowering with 98% waste recovery
44 ageing turbines replaced by 10 new units; capacity rises from 60 to 90 MW and output to 300 GWh/yr. 14.26 MW (28.51 MWh) batteries added. €5M local co-investment; full repower by 2027.
24 February 2026
QEMETICA and Łukasiewicz Partner for Chemical Innovation
The partnership focuses on developing advanced materials, energy-efficient solutions, and dual-use technologies for industrial transformation and sustainability.
29 January 2026
Aptar Beauty Unveils NeoDropper Autoload: Automatic Filling and Precise Applicator
NeoDropper Autoload offers precision skincare with automatic filling, improved hygiene, and superior formula protection, featuring a short applicator and customizable design.
12 January 2026
BASF's Polyamide Innovations for eMobility Requirements
BASF uses Arrhenius analyses to predict polyamide lifespan, meeting eMobility's demand for durable, hydrolysis-resistant plastics in vehicles, exceeding 100,000 hours.
10 December 2025
RWE's Muel Wind Farm Repowered with Zero Waste
Three new turbines replace 27 old ones, boosting capacity and doubling household supply. 99.82% of materials recycled, earning ZeroWaste certification. Funded by EU's Recovery and Resilience Facility.
4 September 2025
Borealis Invests EUR 100 Million to Expand Polymer Compounding in Austria
The investment enhances PP compounding for consumer, mobility, and infrastructure sectors, supporting performance and sustainability goals, operational by late 2026.
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4 February 2019
INEOS Urges Government to Revise Shale Seismic Policy
INEOS criticizes UK's shale seismic limit as too low, risking manufacturing. Calls for policy change to boost energy self-sufficiency and economic growth.
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.