BASF opens innovative research center for catalysts and processes
BASF today officially opened a pioneering research center at the heart of the Verbund site in Ludwigshafen, close to the famous Ammonia Lab.
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New DOTP facility at Sibur’s Perm site
The Perm facility is 100% ready for commissioning, with the first batch of dioctyl terephthalate coming off the line and shipped to customers as part of the pre-commissioning pilot.
World's largest HFO-1234yf production facility
The Chemours Company today announced the startup of the new Opteon YF (HFO-1234yf) low global-warming-potential (GWP) refrigerant production facility at its Corpus Christi manufacturing plant in Ingleside, Texas.
New Lanxess startup: Online marketplace CheMondis launched succesfully
CheMondis, a new global online marketplace for chemical products, has been successfully launched. The startup founded by Lanxess is set up as a cross-manufacturer and cross-dealer B2B platform on which products can be bought and sold.
Ampacet doubles colour production capacity and expands European R&D
Ampacet, a premier global provider of masterbatch and additive materials, services and solutions, announces the start-up of two new color production lines and the expansion of its research and development and color labs in Luxembourg.
Ineos Styrolution makes final investment decision for asa capacity in the Americas
Ineos Styrolution, the global leader in styrenics, announces today the final investment decision to construct a new 100kt capacity ASA plant at its site in Bayport, Texas.
Koch-Technik set for further expansion in Mexico
Koch-Technik completed the acquisition of representative agency GiTamsa. New sales and training centre to open in Querétaro in early 2019
Lanxess strengthens global production network for flame retardants
Specialty chemicals company Lanxess plans to strengthen its global asset base for flame retardant additives with investments of around EUR 200 million over the next three years.
Borealis increases PP capacity in Europe
Borealis has taken the final investment decision to expand the capacity of its PP plant in Kallo, Belgium, by 80kt. The added capacity is expected to come on stream in mid-2020.
Kraiburg TPE achieves new Asia Pacific milestone with additional production line
The addition of a new production line in the Malaysia plant emphasizes Kraiburg TPE’s commitment to providing customers with the best quality, satisfaction and value.
Clariant to increase Ethylene Oxide capacity at Gendorf
The investment positions Clariant to continue its successful development of innovative EO-based specialties to support a wide range of industries, such as personal and home care, crop solutions, and industrial applications. No further details of the investment will be disclosed.
Ingka Group makes a minority share investment in Next Generation Group
Next Generation Group continues to grow in technology for plastic recycling - Ingka Group invests.
