Project STOP: Construction starts on waste processing facility in Bali
The Government of Jembrana Regency, in Northwest Bali, today commemorated the ground-breaking for a new waste processing facility.
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Südpack to invest in India
Südpack has entered a Joint Venture with Kamakshi Flexiprints Pvt. Ltd., one of the leading producers of printed flexible packaging materials in India based in Ahmedabad.
KHS invests €20 million in site modernization
The KHS Group has invested €20 million in modernizing its headquarters on Juchostraße in Dortmund, Germany. In a bundle of measures underway since 2015 the company has built a huge, approximately 4,300-m2 production shop and fully renovated another.
Borealis decision to discontinue PE project in Kazakhstan
Borealis will not proceed with the development of integrated steam cracker and polyethylene (PE) project in Kazakhstan, said the company.
thyssenkrupp to build a new polymer plant for Köksan in Turkey
thyssenkrupp’s plant engineering business has won a second order from the Turkish packaging producer Köksan for a new PET production plant. The plant will be built next to an existing production line erected in 2013.
Ineos and Plastic Energy to collaborate on new recycling facility
Waste plastic will be diverted from landfill, incineration and the environment. The project reaffirms Ineos’ commitment to the circular economy.
DOMO Chemicals to invest €12 million in new nylon plant in China
DOMO Chemicals, a leading producer of high-quality engineering materials for a diverse range of markets, has announced plans for a new state-of-the-art plant in Zhejiang, China.
New Arburg Training Center - More space, more digitalisation
Friday, 6 March 2020 marked the opening ceremony of Arburg’s new Training Center at the company’s headquarters in Lossburg.
Stable credit outlook for European chemicals sector
Specialty chemicals suppliers are likely to face less pressure on their credit quality than integrated or bulk suppliers, which are exposed to more commoditised products. Credit quality could improve if economic growth does not slow too drastically.
Historic machine investment at Polykemi in Sweden
Although the business cycle was lower during the second half of 2019, Polykemi AB continues to deliver very positive results. A contributing factor is a new and highly efficient extruding line - the largest single machine investment so far.
Ineos Stryrolution invests in ABS plant in China
Ineos Styrolution, the global leader in styrenics, has announced today plans to build a world-scale ABS plant in Ningbo, China. The new production site will be adjacent to the recently acquired polystyrene plant in Ningbo.
Borealis to acquire NOVA Chemicals ownership interest in Novealis
Borealis AG and NOVA Chemicals Corporation today announced they have reached an agreement for Borealis to buy NOVA Chemicals’ 50% ownership interest in Novealis Holdings LLC.
Novares to start manufacturing in Russia
Novares has opened its first site in Russia, in Togliatti, home to the AvtoVAZ factory that produces Lada cars.
Hurmak Plastics Machinery invited to produce in Russia
Established 50 years ago, Turkish injection machine manufacturer, Hürmak Plastics Machinery was invited to engage in manufacturing in Russia.
Scanfill invests in a new production line
Packaging company Scanfill AB continues to invest. Now with the help of a brand new foil extruder, giving the company even more opportunities to produce efficient and recyclable material.
BASF commences its smart project in China
BASF officially launched its smart Verbund project in Zhanjiang, Guangdong province, China, and commenced building its first plants.
Milliken increases investment in Asia
Milliken & Company, recognized as a worldwide leader of plastic additives and colorants, announced today plans to construct a new, state-of-the-art chemical manufacturing plant and knowledge center in Asia.
BASF light stabilizers increase lifespan of floating solar panel systems
Pontoons for floating solar panel systems can last longer under intense sunlight, thanks to light stabilizers from BASF.
Ineos Styrolution hosts ceremony for its new 100kt ASA plant in Bayport
Ineos Styrolution, the global leader in styrenics, today announces that the company hosted a groundbreaking ceremony for its new 100tk ASA (acrylonitrile styrene acrylate) plant in Bayport, Texas.
ExxonMobil begins production on Beaumont high-performance polyethylene line
ExxonMobil said today it started production on a new high-performance polyethylene line at its Beaumont, Texas polyethylene plant.
NEO Group adds a 3rd production line
Now Europe’s 2nd-Largest PET supplier, NEO Group installed 4 BKG pelletizers, gear pumps, and other components directly from their original shipping boxes.
Polykemi is preparing for an electric future
Polykemi Ystad Sweden has for more than 50 years successfully developed and produced customer adapted thermoplastic compounds for the automotive industry, among others.
Reifenhäuser Group invests in new production and assembly hall for flat dies
The Reifenhäuser Group has started construction of a new production hall at the headquarters in Troisdorf. With the groundbreaking ceremony, the project is now entering the intensive construction phase.
New Engel technology centre makes the smart factory a tangible experience
Engel Austriahas launched its new “Engel Technology Centre. Innovation at heart” at its headquarters in Schwertberg, Austria.
Lanxess new high performance prepolymers production up and running in Brazil
Specialty chemicals company Lanxess has started the production of high performance prepolymers at its site in Porto Feliz, Brazil. With this measure, the Urethane Systems business unit is expanding its production capacity for prepolymers.
Running to the future: BASF bolsters investment in footwear segment
BASF announces new investments to strengthen its global footwear presence: opening new Footwear Development Centers in the US and Thailand, launching a Footwear Innovation Center in Taiwan, and expanding the Footwear Development Center in Italy.
New hot runner technical center from Wittmann Battenfeld
Hasco continues to expand its hot runner business and invests continuously in innovation. In June, Hasco hot runner opened a newly constructed hot runner technical center at its location in Guntramsdorf, Austria.
BASF invests in Longwater Advanced Materials Fund
BASF Venture Capital is investing in the Longwater Advanced Materials Fund. This private equity fund is managed by Longwater Investment, a pioneer growth capital investor in advanced materials and chemistry-related technologies in China.
Arburg Technology Center in Portugal
Managing Director Sales, Gerhard Böhm inaugurated the Arburg Technology Center (ATC) in Marinha Grande, Portugal on 15 May 2019. With this facility, Arburg now provides its Portuguese customers with sufficient space for the latest machine technology.
Engel ends fiscal year with growth
The Engel Group saw out the 2018/19 fiscal year, which closed at the end of March, with a turnover of €1.6 billion. The injection moulding machine manufacturer and systems solutions provider headquartered in Schwertberg, Austria, once again raised its sales, achieving a 6% increase over the previous year.
Lanxess completes plant expansion for Macrolex dyes
Lanxess has successfully completed the expansion of its Macrolex dyes production plant at the Chempark Leverkusen.
New building for Wittmann France
From the end of April, Wittmann Battenfeld France will be located at a new address. The staff of the Wittmann subsidiary is moving into their newly constructed building in La Buisse, Arrondissement Grenoble, about 5 km from their present domicile in Moirans.
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.
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.