ROSS Double Planetary Mixer Meets High-Volume Production Requirements
The Model DPM-150 is a heavy-duty mixer that can process formulations ranging from 20 to 150 gallons, with viscosities exceeding 6 million centipoise. Source link
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Kraton Joins Michelin-Led CERISEA Project to Scale 5-HMF Production
Kraton recently announced that the company has joined the CERISEA Project, an initiative, led by Michelin and its subsidiary, to establish a manufacturing facility to accelerate the development of 5-HMF (5-Hydroxymethylfurfural). Derived from sugar chemistry, 5-HMF is a biobased molecule that offers a renewable alternative to fossil-based ingredients used in industries such as coatings, adhesives, […]
Covestro to Expand Aliphatics Production with Acquisition of Vencorex Sites in Thailand and Texas
Covestro has signed an agreement with Vencorex Holding SAS, a subsidiary of Thai chemical company PTT Global Chemical Public Co. Ltd, to acquire two legal entities with stand-alone production sites for HDI (hexamethylene diisocyanate) derivates in Rayong, Thailand, and Freeport, Texas. The legal entities and sites were formerly part of the French aliphatics specialist Vencorex. […]
Innovative Adhesive Solutions for Laser Production
Laser technology is shaping the future of industrial manufacturing by enabling greater precision and faster production rates using fewer materials and resources. Reliable, high-performance laser systems are essential in meeting these demands. As laser components become more miniaturized, advanced adhesive solutions are becoming increasingly important for joining these components. Laser applications are being used in […]
Orion S.A. to Discontinue Production at Certain Facilities in the Americas and EMEA
Specialty chemicals provider Orion S.A. plans to discontinue production at three to five of its carbon black lines at multiple facilities in the Americas and EMEA. The company expects to end production at the sites by the end of 2025. “This decision is part of Orion’s strategy to focus maintenance investments on higher-performing production lines […]
Evonik Expands Production Capacity of Polybutadiene Products
Evonik announced that the company has decided to localize the final production step of its POLYVEST® ST-E 60 in Shanghai, China. The decision highlights the company’s commitment to enhancing supply security and customer proximity in Asia. The expansion is expected to be fully operational by the third quarter of 2025. According to Evonik, increasing the […]
WACKER Expands Production Capacity for Specialty Silicones in China
Responding to rising demand for high-quality specialty silicones in China, WACKER is expanding its production capacities at its Zhangjiagang, China, site. The group recently held a ceremony to celebrate the mechanical completion of the facilities. Going forward, the new production complex will manufacture silicone fluids, silicone emulsions and silicone elastomer gels. Production is to be […]
Omya Adds New Production Line for Carolith Granules
Omya, a global producer of essential minerals and a worldwide distributor of specialty chemicals, is investing in a new production line in Gummern, Austria, for its Carolith® granules portfolio. Herlinde Wauteraerts, CEO for Region Europe at Omya, explained, “This substantial investment in our production facility in Gummern will support the continued supply of high quality, […]
WACKER Starts Hybrid Polymers Production at Nünchritz Site
WACKER has started production of hybrid polymers at its site in Nünchritz, Germany. WACKER reports that the new production facility is currently undergoing ramp-up. Hybrid polymers serve as binders for high-quality adhesives and sealants and are popular because they are easy to use. Such binders are increasingly being employed by manufacturers of construction and assembly […]
LyondellBasell and Covestro to Close POSM Production Unit in the Netherlands
LyondellBasell (LYB) and Covestro have jointly decided to permanently close the propylene oxide/styrene monomer (POSM) production unit (PO11) at the Maasvlakte site in the Netherlands. The two companies report that the decision comes after careful consideration and is driven by the continued pressure on Maasvlakte’s profitability due to global overcapacities, a strong increase of imports […]