Polybutylene terephthalate news

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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.
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 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.
25 June 2013
Lanxess Converts 20 Tons of Bio-based BDO into PBT at Commercial Scale
The bio-based PBT produced met all quality standards of petro-based PBT. The process uses renewable sugars and fits into the strategy of 'Green Mobility' for applications in automotive and electronics.
9 March 2011
DuPont and LANXESS to Double PBT Compounding Capacity
The joint venture will invest €10M to expand PBT production in Germany, driven by rising demand in automotive and electronics. The new capacity will be operational by early 2012.

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