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Physically Reprocessed Plastics news
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30 January 2020
Celanese to Acquire Elotex from Nouryon
The acquisition includes global production facilities, product portfolio, and customer agreements. It aims to enhance Celanese's emulsions business and support growth in construction materials.
29 January 2020
Biffa Opens £27.5m Recycling Plant, Announces £7m Facility
The new plant in Seaham recycles 57,000 tonnes of PET annually, creating 100 jobs. A £7m facility in Washington will handle 20,000 tonnes of plastic tubs and trays, adding 30 jobs.
16 January 2020
WuXi Biologics Acquires Bayer's Drug Plant in Germany
The plant will serve as a back-up site for Kovaltry™ production. The deal includes equipment purchase and a long-term lease. Financial details undisclosed.
14 December 2019
Mitsui Prime Advanced Composites Europe to Boost Growth with New R&D and Production Facility
The new facility in the Netherlands will enhance lightweight polypropylene production for the automotive sector, leveraging local talent, logistics, and R&D collaboration at Brightlands.
4 November 2019
Alpla Enters HDPE Recycling
The company expands its recycling operations by acquiring two Spanish HDPE recycling plants, increasing capacity to 35,000 tonnes annually, and aims to enhance sustainable packaging production.
1 November 2019
PQ Group Holdings Expands Catalyst Portfolio with INEOS Agreement
The agreement enhances PQ's catalyst offerings and customer reach, while INEOS gains product breadth, benefiting both companies and their customers.
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4 October 2019
Borealis Invests in Ecoplast to Boost Plastics Recycling
A new PE film recycling line in Wildon, Austria, increases production capacity by 60%, enhancing recycling efficiency and quality, and supporting circular economy goals.
20 September 2019
LyondellBasell Expands Knapsack Polypropylene Facility
The Knapsack site now has a total annual capacity of over 200 kt, supporting demand for lightweight polymers in automotive and electrical applications, adding 12 jobs with the new production line.
5 September 2019
RHI to Invest $1.2 Billion in Turkish Petrochemicals Plant
The new plant in Ceyhan will produce 450,000 tonnes of polypropylene annually, reducing Turkey’s deficit by $450-$500 million. Operational by 2023, the contract was signed on November 28, 2018.
18 August 2019
MBA Polymers Acquires Recycling Plant in Saxony
The new facility in Mauna will process 17,500 metric tons of WEEE annually, creating high-quality post-consumer plastics. Initial hiring includes 20 specialists in material flow and quality management.
18 June 2019
LyondellBasell and Neste Begin Commercial Production of Bio-Based Plastics
The project used renewable hydrocarbons from waste oils to produce bio-based plastics for food packaging, achieving over 30% renewable content, verified by third-party testing.
13 May 2019
ExxonMobil Doubles Elastomer Capacity at Newport Plant
The Newport expansion boosts Santoprene™ elastomer capacity by 25%, creating 35 full-time jobs and supporting 130 construction jobs. Santoprene™ enhances fuel efficiency and sustainability.
11 May 2019
Grupa Azoty and Hyundai Engineering Sign EPC Contract for Polimery Police Project
The contract covers developing a new petrochemical complex, ensuring compliance with license agreements, obtaining necessary approvals, and conducting personnel training, with a budget of about EUR 1.5 billion.
6 May 2019
BOP Expands PP Capacity in Plock, Poland
PP capacity increased by 20% to 480,000 tons annually. Total polyolefin capacity now 900,000 tons. Investment includes logistics improvements, meeting rising demand and enhancing supply reliability.
20 March 2019
Hyundai Engineering Pre-Selected for Polimery Police Project
The Polimery Police project aims to boost Poland's polypropylene production, reducing imports and creating jobs. The project budget is capped at EUR 1.52bn, with completion expected by Q4 2022.
27 February 2019
Carbios Produces First 100% Recycled PET Bottles
The company has developed an enzymatic biorecycling process to produce PET bottles from 100% recycled plastic waste, aiming to drive the industry towards a circular economy.
16 February 2019
Biffa's New Facility to Create 70 Jobs, Process 3 Million Bottles Daily
A £15m plastics recycling plant in Seaham received planning approval. The facility will double recycling capacity, process 1 billion bottles annually, and start construction in Summer 2019.
6 December 2018
Borealis Expands European PP Capacity
Borealis boosts PP capacity in Belgium to meet rising demand, leveraging new PDH plant for integrated supply chain.
28 November 2018
CARBIOS and KEM ONE to Develop PET Biorecycling Plant in French Chemical Valley
A Letter of Intent outlines plans for a PET biorecycling demonstration plant in Saint-Fons, France, aiming to create a circular economy for plastics and fibers using innovative, sustainable technology.
19 September 2018
LANXESS to Build High-Performance Plastics Plant in Germany
The new plant will produce engineering plastics for automotive and electronics industries, creating 20 jobs. Construction starts Q4 2018, with production in H2 2019. Expansion aligns with demand growth.
4 June 2018
DuPont Invests $400M to Expand Tyvek® Production in Luxembourg
The expansion will add a new building and third operating line by 2021 to meet growing global demand for Tyvek® in various markets, including construction, protective garments, medical packaging, and graphics.
30 May 2018
Mitsui Chemicals and Prime Polymer Launch New PP Compounds Company in Netherlands
The new company will be Mitsui Chemicals’ first European base for automotive-use PP compounds, starting June 2020, to meet rising demand for lightweight materials due to stricter environmental regulations.
6 May 2018
Arkema Expands Specialty Polyamide Powder Capacity in France
To meet rising demand in coatings, composites, and 3D printing, the Mont site will boost specialty polyamide powder production by 50% by late 2019, enhancing particle size control and toughness.
19 February 2018
Poligal Launches New Plant in Poland
The new plant in Skarbimierz features a 5-layer extrusion line, boosting production by 40,000 tonnes/year. It aims to enhance service in Central Europe and support growth and innovation.
23 January 2018
Aquafil and Genomatica Partner for Sustainable Bio-Nylon
The partnership aims to produce sustainable caprolactam for nylon using plant-based ingredients, offering eco-friendly, high-performance alternatives for apparel, carpets, and fibers without process changes.
12 October 2017
First Virgin PET from Enzymatically Recycled Bottles
The production of virgin PET from enzymatically recycled post-consumer bottles has been achieved, confirming the technology's potential for creating a circular economy in PET plastic products.
25 September 2017
Grupa Azoty Opens Polyamide Plant in Tarnów
The new plant produces Polyamide 6, creating 55 jobs and using advanced technology. It supports the company's strategy to balance caprolactam and polyamide production, with a budget of PLN 320m.
13 September 2017
Sabic Expands in Europe with New Polypropylene Facilities
New pilot plant and extrusion facility in Geleen to drive innovation in polypropylene products, supporting sustainable solutions for automotive, healthcare, packaging, and more.
29 July 2017
Grupa Azoty Explores Polypropylene Production in Police
The Supervisory Board approved a recommendation to build a polypropylene plant in Police, aiming to diversify revenue, enhance market position, and meet rising demand in Central and Eastern Europe.
27 June 2017
CARBIOS and TechnipFMC Partner on PET Enzymatic Biorecycling
The project aims to scale up an innovative process to recycle PET plastic waste into virgin PET, enhancing industrial competitiveness and supporting sustainable development.
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