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Physically Reprocessed Plastics news
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21 June 2017
BASF Expands Engineering Plastics Plant
The expanded plant in Schwarzheide boosts production by 70,000 tons annually, creating 50 jobs. It enhances flexibility and meets rising demand, especially in automotive and electronics sectors.
11 May 2017
Total Reopens Upgraded Carling Petrochemical Complex
The Carling complex in France has been transformed into a leading polymer production site, enhancing competitiveness and avoiding layoffs. New units cater to automotive and healthcare markets.
11 January 2017
Coolrec Opens Plastics Compounding Plant in Emmen
The new plant refines recycled plastic pellets for consumer goods, enhancing sustainability and supporting the circular economy with high-value secondary raw materials.
16 November 2016
Sabic's New PP Pilot Plant to Address Industry Needs
The new pilot plant in Sittard-Geleen will use gas-phase polymerization to develop advanced polypropylene materials for various industries, with construction by Zeton and a focus on innovation and market needs.
14 October 2016
UBE to Boost Nylon Production by 40,000 Tons in Spain, Adds New Compounding Facility
The expansion will use proprietary technology to produce various polyamides, enhancing global responsiveness and creating 50 new jobs, increasing the site's workforce to 500.
12 October 2016
Ube Industries to Boost Nylon Production in Spain by 40,000 Tonnes
The expansion will meet rising global demand, adding 50 jobs. New facilities will enhance production of high-value nylons for automotive, packaging, and industrial applications.
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20 June 2016
Unipetrol Builds Logistics Facility for New Polyethylene Unit
A 700 million CZK contract was awarded for a logistics facility to handle 270,000 tons of HDPE granules, including 40 storage silos, packaging hall extension, and new offices, to be completed by Q1 2018.
9 June 2016
Poligal's Skarbimierz Plant Construction Progressing
The plant will feature an 8.7m Brückner BOPP line and metallization capacity. Installation and trials are set for Q4, with production starting early 2017. Recruitment and training are ongoing.
7 June 2016
Unipetrol Begins Construction of New Polyethylene Unit
The new unit, costing 8.5 billion crowns, will be among Europe's most advanced, boosting production capacity and quality. Completion is expected by mid-2018, employing up to 800 workers.
6 June 2016
Repsol Launches New Metallocene Polyethylene Range
Repsol's Tarragona plant now produces metallocene polyethylene, completing the project on time and safely. The new Resistex® range enhances product differentiation and supports European customers.
3 May 2016
DOMO and TOTAL Enhance Leuna Chemical Site
The investment strengthens regional feedstock integration and adapts to declining gasoline demand, ensuring long-term access to strategic materials for polyamide 6 production at Leuna.
28 April 2016
Biffa Polymers Invests £6.5M to Double Output in Wilton
The new rHDPE line will double food-grade plastic output to 20,000 tonnes annually, addressing market demand and reducing the need to send UK scrap plastic abroad for processing. Operational by early 2017.
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.
10 September 2015
Unipetrol to Build New Polyethylene Unit
The €310M project will replace an older unit, boosting capacity to 270 kt/year. Construction starts Q2 2016, with local subcontractors. The new unit uses INEOS technology and targets new industrial segments.
8 September 2015
Slovnaft Installs New LDPE4 Production Technology
The new LDPE4 unit boosts polyethylene production by 40,000 tons annually, enhancing quality, reducing emissions, and increasing energy efficiency. Commercial production starts early 2016.
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.
4 May 2015
Repsol to Build Metallocene Polyethylene Plant
Construction starts in June at Tarragona. The plant uses Chevron Phillips Chemical’s technology. A planned shutdown will be split to maintain production. Safety is prioritized.
16 April 2015
Total's Refining Strategy: Upgrading Donges, Transforming La Mède
Investing €600M to upgrade Donges and transform La Mède into a biorefinery, ensuring long-term profitability and adapting to market trends without layoffs or forced relocations.
16 February 2015
Uhde Inventa-Fischer Secures Polyamide 6 Plant Contract
The new plant in Tarnow, Poland, will produce 80,000 metric tons of polyamide 6 annually using a cost-effective, feedstock-saving process. The project includes engineering, equipment supply, and supervision.
20 January 2015
Poligal Invests 30 Million Euros in New BOPP Line in Poland
The new plant in Poland will feature an 8.7m wide 5-layer BOPP line, operational by Q3 2016, enhancing competitiveness in label films and specialty applications, with further metallization options.
1 July 2014
LANXESS Opens High-Tech Plastics Plant in Belgium
The new plant in Antwerp produces 90,000 metric tons of polyamide annually, mainly for the automotive industry, enhancing lightweight construction and reducing fuel consumption and emissions.
30 June 2014
JBF Industries Launches Europe's Largest PET Plant in Belgium
The new PET plant in Geel, co-located with BP's PTA facility, has started production. The first line produces 216,000 m.t./year, with the second line coming online soon.
5 June 2014
Slovnaft Advances Logistics Plant for New Polyethylene Production
28 silos installed for low-density polyethylene storage. Logistics infrastructure on track for Q2 2015 commissioning. Total investment exceeds 300 million euros.
15 May 2014
Infinita and Musim Mas Partner to Restart Biodiesel Production in Spain
The agreement will boost competitiveness and secure the future of biodiesel plants in Ferrol and Castellón, which faced economic challenges since 2011. Production capacity totals 900,000 tons annually.
18 April 2014
QCP Invests €75M in Circular Polymer Plant at Chemelot
The plant will produce 100,000 tons/year in three phases, creating up to 100 direct and 300 indirect jobs. Focus on PP and PE. Backed by local investors and strategic partners.
1 April 2014
Grupa Azoty S.A. Invests in Polyamide 6 and Granulation Plants
The projects, costing PLN 460m, will create 110 jobs by 2016. The Polyamide 6 Plant will boost plastics production, while Granulation Plant II will enhance fertilizer output.
25 June 2013
Borealis Invests EUR 65 Million in Porvoo PE Plant Upgrade
The EUR 65 million upgrade will enhance the Borstar PE2 plant to 3G technology, improving product properties and expanding capabilities, reinforcing Porvoo's role in innovation and market service.
6 June 2012
Lotte Chemical UK Orders MTR® Plant from Uhde Inventa-Fischer
A new PET plant with 200,000 tonnes/year capacity will be built in the UK using energy-efficient MTR® technology, reducing costs and ensuring high-quality resin for water and CSD bottles.
31 May 2012
LANXESS Invests in New High-Tech Plastics Plant in Belgium
The new plant in Antwerp will produce 90,000 metric tons of polyamide annually, supporting growth in the automotive industry and expanding the global production network for high-tech plastics.
26 October 2011
Wilton Site PET Expansion Approved
The UK Government and KP Chemical support a new 200 ktpa PET plant at Wilton, operational by Q3/4 2013, enhancing capacity and product range, including recycled PET resins. Local MP endorses the project.
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