Polystyrene news (page 2)

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  25 November 2021

  INEOS Styrolution to Build Europe's First Polystyrene Recycling Pilot Plant

  The pilot plant in Swindon will use depolymerisation to recycle polystyrene, reducing greenhouse gas emissions. It will be operational in the second half of 2022.
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  16 September 2021

  Versalis to Acquire Ecoplastic Technologies for Porto Marghera Recycling Hub

  The acquisition will enhance advanced mechanical recycling, expanding the Versalis Revive® range and supporting the Porto Marghera plant's transformation with a 20,000-ton annual capacity.
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  12 August 2021

  SUNPOR Kunststoff to Boost EPS Bead Production by 30,000 Tons

  Due to rising EPS demand, production capacity will increase by 30,000 tons annually. The expansion, taking 6-8 months, will complete by Q2 2022, aiding climate goals through improved insulation.
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  20 April 2021

  INEOS Styrolution, Recycling Technologies, and Trinseo advance Europe's first polystyrene recycling plant

  A pilot plant in the UK will precede commercial facilities in France and Belgium, converting 15kT/y of PS waste into recycled styrene, reducing greenhouse gas emissions.
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  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.
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  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.

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  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.
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  23 September 2016

  BEWi Group Invests in Extruding Technology

  The investment in Porvoo plant will boost EPS production by 12,000 t/a, adding grey EPS with 20% better insulation. The new line, operational in Q2 2017, will create 10 jobs and use recycled fish boxes.
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  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.
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  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.
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  13 March 2009

  BASF Launches Neopor Plant in Ludwigshafen

  The new plant produces 90,000 metric tons of Neopor annually, enhancing energy efficiency and CO2 reduction. It uses extrusion for better granule uniformity and flexibility in meeting market demands.