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11/03/2024

Isgec Heavy Engineering Limited becomes new partner

The company manufactures over 375,000 Ton Containers and supplies used for varied liquifiable gases such as chlorine, ammonia, sulphur dioxide, refrigerant gases etc.
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16/11/2023

Zero-emission hydrogen-powered ship to transport salt for Nobian

King Willem-Alexander and Prime Minister Wüst visit zero-emission ship on 14 November 2023
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04/08/2023

Evonik hands over Lülsdorf site to ICIG

New site known as Lülsdorf Functional Solutions GmbH
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11/07/2023

METALTEC (MTC) BECOMES NEW PARTNER

METALTEC (MTC) manufactures equipment and construction and industrial assemblies, mainly in the chemical and petrochemical industry segments.
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28/06/2023

International Chemical Investors (ICIG) to acquire MSSA

See more about Euro Chlor members at https://www.chlorineindustryreview.com/competitiveness/
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06/04/2023

Evonik sells Lülsdorf site to ICIG

Transfer of ownership is scheduled for mid-2023
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04/04/2023

Bondalti receives EcoVadis platinum medal

for third year in a row
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10/03/2023

SUNRESIN BECOMES NEW PARTNER

Sunresin produces more than 200 different resin types.
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30/01/2023

Nobian sets up blockchain solution pilot for certification of green hydrogen

Pilot is running at Nobian’s chlor-alkali electrolysis plant in Bitterfeld, Germany.
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02/12/2022

IMCHLO becomes new partner

Belgian consultant IMCHLO  recently became a new Euro Chlor partner. 
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21/11/2022

Valvosider becomes new partner

The company produces valves for chemical, oil and gas plants, used in construction and materials
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07/11/2022

Vynova PPC launches energy efficiency project to reduce carbon footprint

Company will be able to reduce annual primary energy consumption and GHG emissions.
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03/11/2022

INOVYN becomes INEOS Inovyn, unveils new logo

Euro Chlor member INOVYN officially unveiled its new name and logo on the occasion of the INOVYN Awards 2022 Opening Ceremony and will now be referred to as INEOS Inovyn
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17/05/2022

Vinnolit becomes Westlake Vinnolit

Change effective as of 16 May 2022
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22/03/2022

thyssenkrupp Uhde Chlorine Engineers changes name to thyssenkrupp nucera

Company is a Joint Venture with Industrie De Nora
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16/03/2022

Vynova reduces carbon footprint of Tessenderlo site

Hydrogen-fired steam boilers will have a burner capacity of more than 20 MW and will be able to produce 30 tonnes of steam per hour.
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16/03/2022

CABB publishes Sustainability Report 2021

Three key areas of report feature Environment, Social and Governance
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23/02/2022

Vynova launches low-carbon potassium derivatives portfolio

Marketed under the VynoEcoSolutions brand
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21/02/2022

Evonik partners with Vita Group for recycling process for polyurethane mattresses

As the next phase, Evonik will scale-up trials of its new hydrolysis process in partnership with The Vita Group, a provider of flexible PU foam products.
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17/02/2022

BASF and NEVEON co-operate on mattress recycling

First trials on chemical recycling of mattresses successful; mattress take-back pilot as important step towards circular economy
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07/02/2022

BASF introduces first isocyanate not carrying CO2 backpack

Certification of Lupranat® ZERO M 70 R by TÜV NORD
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25/01/2022

Bondalti establishes lithium refining partnership and participates in renewable hydrogen project

Lithium refinery to be built in Estarreja and hydrogen project called GreenH2Atlantic.
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24/01/2022

ARXADA BECOMES NEW PARTNER

Company produces Consumer Microbial Control, Industrial Microbial Control and Specialty Products Solutions.
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12/01/2022

Nobian and Vulcan sign agreement for lithium project

Nobian to use expertise in electrolysis and chloride production to generate lithium hydroxide from lithium chloride
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17/12/2021

INOVYN introduces bio-attributed epichlorohydrin

Epichlorohydrin is made using a second-generation, renewable feedstock
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16/12/2021

Vinnolit introduces PVC with reduced CO2 footprint

Follows launch of caustic soda solution a reduced CO2footprint earlier this year.
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15/12/2021

Covestro offers climate-neutral polycarbonate

Climate-neutral polycarbonate comes from Uerdingen site in Germany
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15/12/2021

Nobian supplies certified green hydrogen

Hydrogen coming from chlor-alkali electrolysis in Germany
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08/10/2021

Evonik to divest Lülsdorf site in medium term

More detailed plans will be drawn up by spring 2022.
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08/10/2021

Jacques Sturm of Vynova elected as Chair at first Halogens Industry Sector Board

Jacques Sturm of Vynova is also currently the Chair of the Potassium Sector Group
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08/10/2021

Nobian and Salins Group complete divestment of Salt Specialties

The announcement follows on the agreement signed on 14 February 2021 with the Salins Group
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08/10/2021

Produits Chimiques de Loos is renamed Kuhlmann France

Kuhlmann France as part of the Kuhlmann Europe business unit
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20/09/2021

CABB improves its EcoVadis rating and invests in sustainability

CABB site in Pratteln, Switzerland, awarded EcoVadis gold medal for the third time
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16/09/2021

Alain de Krassny negotiates with the Apollo Funds for sale of Kem One Group

Kem One has undergone a transformation since 2014 and an investment programme of more than €500 million
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23/07/2021

Vynova to build new potassium carbonate manufacturing plant in Tessenderlo

The new and larger facility will replace the company's existing potassium carbonate plant in Tessenderlo
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02/07/2021

Gestioni Industriali Srl (GIG) buys chlor-alkali branch of Ing. Luigi Conti Vecchi SpA

ILCV decided to sell a membrane chlorine-soda electrolysis plant and coastal deposit to GIG
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24/06/2021

INOVYN publishes Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs) for chlor-alkali and PVC

INOVYN’s EPDs were prepared using industry best practice methodology by the Institute for Energy & Environmental Research Heidelberg.
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07/05/2021

GEMÜ VALVES, MEASUREMENT AND CONTROL SYSTEMS BECOMES NEW PARTNER

Company is producer of valves, measurement and control systems for liquids, vapours and gases
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07/05/2021

Nouryon announces intention to spin-out Nobian

Nobian to remain under ownership of The Carlyle Group and GIC
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21/04/2021

AL-BAHA COMPANY FOR CAUSTIC-CHLORINE IND. BECOMES NEW PARTNER

Jordanian company produces caustic soda, chlorine gas (liquified), hydrochloric acid and sodium hypochlorite
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16/04/2021

Ercros will double its sodium chlorite production capacity

Investment to almost double the current production capacity to 11,300 tones/year compared to current 6,000 tonnes/year.
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14/04/2021

Qatar Vinyl Company Limited (QVC) becomes new partner

QVC produces caustic soda, ethylene dichloride, Vinyl Chloride Monomer (VCM) and hydrochloric acid solution.
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06/04/2021

Kem One to receive funds to support electrolysis unit conversion

Aiming to boost energy efficiency of French chlor-alkali plant by 2024
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29/03/2021

BASF presents roadmap to climate neutrality

Target of net zero CO2 emissions globally by 2050
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17/03/2021

INOVYN launches clean hydrogen project to support decarbonisation in Norway

INOVYN will be applying for funding to realise the project
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09/03/2021

Evonik part of new alliance for European infrastructure for green hydrogen

bp, Evonik, Nowega, OGE, RWE, Salzgitter Flachstahl and Thyssengas are all partners in GET H2 hydrogen initiative
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05/03/2021

Bondalti helps students with fewer economic resources

Helping the most disadvantaged students to reach their academic goals or rewarding merit and those who excel
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02/03/2021

Vynova launches ISCC PLUS-certified renewable caustic soda

Caustic soda manufactured using renewable energy sources
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25/02/2021

Vinnolit to offer green caustic soda with reduced CO2 footprint

Caustic soda utilising renewable energy Guarantees of Origin (GOs)
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24/02/2021

Covestro’s chlorine production in Uerdingen expanded

Expansion of production capacity by 52,000 tons per year 
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22/02/2021

Ercros obtains distinction in EcoVadis rating

Ercros has obtained 81 points out of a possible 100 in EcoVadis business sustainability rating
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15/02/2021

Inovyn joins HyNet consortium

By 2030, HyNetNW plans to capture a further one million tonnes of CO2 from industry every year.
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15/02/2021

Kemira signs new wind power deal to further reduce GHG emissions

10 year power purchase agreement to deliver 43.8 GWh renewable wind energy per year to Kemira’s Finnish sites
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11/02/2021

Borregaard recognised with ‘A’ score for climate change

Borregaard is one of 9,600 companies reporting to CDP last year, only 270 of these made the climate change ‘A List’.
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09/02/2021

Covestro and NPRC plan to use hydrogen-powered barges

Feasibility of using green hydrogen from Covestro's chlorine electrolysis to refuel inland waterway vessels is also being investigated.
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08/02/2021

Ercros launches its 3D Plan (2021-2025)

3D = Diversification, Digitalisation, Decarbonisation
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02/02/2021

CABB publishes new Sustainability Report

Report provides people, society, work and environment goals and progress made over past year
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20/01/2021

Covestro receives ISCC Plus certification

Plastic polycarbonate made from renewable attributed raw materials at the same quality as fossil-based polycarbonate
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12/01/2021

Nouryon announces renaming of Industrial Chemicals subsidiary

Industrial Chemicals business to be known as Nobian.
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11/01/2021

Investment programme at CABB Pratteln site

Investment aims to further improve safety, stability and reliability
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06/01/2021

SCB Società Chimica Bussi S.p.A. publishes sustainability-focused video

Video includes 20 million Euro investment at plant in Italy
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23/12/2020

INOVYN to decarbonise in France

Tavaux plant investment will reduce CO2 emissions equivalent to 40,000 cars per year
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21/12/2020

Chimcomplex to develop circular economy and energy efficiency projects

Projects planned in the field of energy efficiency integrated with technological processes.
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21/12/2020

Arkema joins Dow Jones Sustainability World (DJSI) Index

Due to its performance in sustainability and integrating its corporate social responsibility (CSR) approach within its development strategy
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24/11/2020

Led by INOVYN, INEOS launched Clean Hydrogen Business

Launch aims to accelerate Europe's drive to net zero carbon emissions
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23/11/2020

Nouryon outlines sustainability approach

Three areas of focus outlined
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23/11/2020

Chimcomplex donates sodium hypochlorite to several places in need

100 tonnes of sodium hypochlorite to hospitals, city halls, NG0’s and schools in Romania
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18/11/2020

Vynova starts to produce circular-attributed PVC

PVC resins manufactured using circular ethylene produced from mixed plastic waste
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18/11/2020

Covestro implements new technology for MDI production

New pilot plant provides greater energy-efficiency and climate protection
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29/10/2020

Vencorex renews its ISO certifications

ISO 9001 (quality), ISO 14001 (environment), ISO 50001 (energy) and ISO 450001 (health and safety) get renewed.
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14/10/2020

INOVYN supplies sustainable PVC to ‘The Hope Project’

Partnership with Pipelife Sweden to provide sustainable PVC pipes
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05/10/2020

Vynova wins PVC producer award for third year in a row

For the third consecutive year, Vynova was named best PVC producer at the Best Polymer Producers Awards for Europe.
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04/09/2020

Bondalti moves forward in sustainable development and other areas

Bondalti has made several recent announcements relating to its sustainable development and other activities...
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04/09/2020

Arkema website details their global COVID-fighting activities

Member company donating products, equipment and resources to fight the pandemic
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07/08/2020

Nouryon announces plans to expand MCA capacity in the Netherlands

Capacity set to increase at the Delfzijl chlor-alkali site
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04/08/2020

Covestro looks at sustainable polyol-based mattresses and recycling scheme

Closing the loop to recover valuable materials
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17/07/2020

Nouryon plant in Bitterfeld has double celebration

Production was started there 20 years ago and the site can look back on 10 injury-free years
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10/07/2020

MÉTA Régénération becomes new Euro Chlor partner

Company specialised in the treatment and disposal of mercury-contaminated waste.
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06/07/2020

Bondalti produces hypochlorite versus COVID-19 video

Bondalti's efforts to assist in fight and mitigation of consequences of COVID-19
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06/07/2020

Ercros increases sustainability performance, which in turn increases job security

The 2019 accident frequency rate historically low, CO2 emissions index reduced by 10% and 87 million Euros invested in last five years to combat climate change.
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02/07/2020

Vynova uses residual heat to reduce energy consumption and CO2 emissions

Investment of 6 million euros at its Tessenderlo site
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01/07/2020

Nouryon wins regional sustainability Responsible Care award

Award given for making its plant in Ibbenbüren, Germany, wastewater-free.
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30/06/2020

BASF working toward circularity in recycling of mattresses

BASF developed chemical recycling process for used mattresses
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26/06/2020

Evonik wants to make green hydrogen more affordable

Green hydrogen is a beacon of hope in energy transition
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12/06/2020

Dow Polyurethanes plans production facility to recycle end-of-life mattresses

RENUVA™ Mattress Recycling Program at Orrion Chemicals Orgaform in France to produce raw material for new polyurethane
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28/04/2020

Vynova supports local medical care near its production sites

In the fight against COVID-19, Vynova has supported local medical care near its production sites in Tessenderlo (Belgium) and Wilhelmshaven (Germany).
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20/04/2020

BASF donates over 100 million protective masks

As part of BASF’s “Helping Hands” campaign in the fight against the corona pandemic
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20/04/2020

Bondalti donates hypochlorite to GNR Emergency Protection and Relief Unit

Making the military more equipped to protect the population against COVID-19
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17/04/2020

BorsodChem donates money, 10,000 litres of hypo and 10,000 masks

Defence measures against the COVID-19 pandemic
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07/04/2020

Spolchemie helps fight coronavirus

The first thousands of liters of alcohol disinfectant produced for those most in need in the entire Ústí nad Labem region.
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06/04/2020

Covestro provides aid in Coronavirus crisis

In-kind and money donations in many countries / Focusing on the health and safety of the workforce
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03/04/2020

Vinnolit supports Corona Center Clinic Muehldorf and care facilities

Respiratory protection against COVID-19
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30/03/2020

Dow produces hand sanitisers for pharmacies and hospitals in Germany

Initiative is part of DOW's overall activities in support of COVID-19 pandemic
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30/03/2020

Bondalti donates 90 tonnes of sodium hypochlorite

Bondalti will provide to each Portuguese district capital for urban cleaning and disinfection operations
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28/03/2020

Fater will make 250,000 masks to be donated to civil protection

Fater has formed a team of product and technology experts to verify the possibility of making surgical masks at the Pescara plant...
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26/02/2020

Arkema taking action with ambitious climate plan

Company committed to keeping global warming well below 2°C
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24/02/2020

Kemira targets carbon neutrality by 2045

Kemira has a long-term ambition is to be carbon neutral across the whole company by 2045 for combined scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions...
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24/02/2020

Vinnolit commissions plant expansion for paste PVC production

Microsuspension technology used for expansion at Burghausen site
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24/02/2020

Vynova launches bio-attributed PVC

New generation of vinyl resins
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30/01/2020

Ercros completes expansion in Sabiñánigo

Increased capacity for pool treatment chemicals
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17/01/2020

Covestro awarded Solar Impulse Efficient Solutions Label

Label awarded for two projects: solar greenhouse dryers for food preservation and waterborne technology for sustainable textile coating
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13/01/2020

AK-KİM KİMYA becomes new Euro Chlor partner

Turkish chemicals manufacturer produces chlor-alkali and derivatives and many other products
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13/01/2020

INOVYN welcomes new CEO and starts with bio-attributed PVC

Geir Tuft becomes the new INOVYN CEO and BIOVYN is bio-attributed PVC.
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18/12/2019

700 trees from 70-year old BorsodChem

BorsodChem Zrt. (Hungary), as a responsible employer, is celebrating the 70th anniversary of its founding this year and has been committed to sustainability and social responsibility since the beginning.
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04/12/2019

Ercros recognised by UN for climate protection initiatives at COP25

Ercros selected among the 101 best businesses for climate initiatives
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22/11/2019

Bondalti starts operations at new plant in Torrelavega

New Spanish plant expands European capacity by 68,000 tonnes/year.
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22/10/2019

Ercros completes Vila-seca I plant expansion

Company starts up new electrolyser that expands plant capacity by another 26,000 tonnes/year.
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23/09/2019

Química del Cinca expanding chlorine production capacity

Company expanding its chlorine production capacity by 15,000 tonnes/year to 60,000 ton/year in 2020
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14/09/2019

SALINEN AUSTRIA BECOMES NEW EURO CHLOR PARTNER

Company is a member of the Österreichische Salinen Aktiengesellschaft.,
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26/07/2019

Cefic Director General Marco Mensink visits Bondalti

Round table discussion on “Disruptive Innovation” with two other external experts.
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01/07/2019

PPC SAS joins Vynova Group

Thann chlorine and potassium site becomes Vynova PPC SAS
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25/06/2019

Bondalti publishes new chlorine plant infographic

Ever wondered how chlor-alkali is made?
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20/06/2019

Vinnolit takes part in new ‘Circular Flooring’ research project

Making PVC flooring even more recyclable
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05/04/2019

Nouryon increasing capacity of chloromethanes in Germany

Frankfurt expansion expected to complete by 2020
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04/04/2019

The law of purity: salt, water and electricity

Donau Chemie's "love story to chlor-alkali"
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03/04/2019

New CABB Group website online

Euro Chlor members reveal new digital 'business card'
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13/03/2019

BorsodChem begins production in Hungary

New membrane plant expands total capacity at Kazincbarcika
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22/02/2019

Vestolit (Mexichem) hosts youth science competition

Part of annual German 'Jugend forscht' event
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07/02/2019

Milan museum highlights basic chemicals

...with contributions from partner organisation Federchimica - Assobase
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23/01/2019

New membrane facility starts up in Sweden

Member company INOVYN begins production at Stenungsund
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15/01/2019

Cefic visit to member DOW in Stade

Celebrates start of WCC secretariat at Euro Chlor
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07/01/2019

Ercros starts up newest chlor-alkali plant

Vila-seca site begins production in Tarragona
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21/12/2018

ANWIL increases output at Włocławek facility

PLN 1.3 billion investment planned in Poland
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23/11/2018

New Chief Financial Officer for CABB Group

Markus Schürholz begins role as of 01 January 2019
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31/10/2018

Covestro to invest EUR 300 million to boost Antwerp aniline production

Part of German organisation’s MDI investment program
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09/10/2018

‘Nouryon’ joins the chlor-alkali sector

New name for AkzoNobel Specialty Chemicals
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04/10/2018

AkzoNobel completes sale of Specialty Chemicals

Carlyle Group and GIC make purchase from Euro Chlor members
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24/09/2018

Safety and energy highlighted as key themes on Safety Day at AkzoNobel

Euro Chlor invited to present industry initiatives
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21/09/2018

Vynova opens potassium hydroxide plant in Belgium

Member’s new membrane electrolysis facility in Tessenderlo
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17/09/2018

INOVYN to expand in Belgium

Jemeppe site to increase general purpose PVC production
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07/09/2018

PCC expansion of monochloroacetic acid production planned in Poland

Speciality chemical increase to benefit chlorine production at the site
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13/08/2018

Global Conference on Chlorinated Alkanes set for 2018

Event to discuss regulatory developments of these versatile substances in New Delhi, India
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06/07/2018

AkzoNobel plans further increase of chloromethanes capacity

Frankfurt plant to expand by 2020
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02/07/2018

Member celebrating 25 years

Vinnolit milestone in same year as its 30 millionth ton of PVC
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19/06/2018

Covestro makes major investments in Tarragona

Member using novel technology to produce chlorine
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04/06/2018

CUF is now Bondalti

Big changes for Portuguese member company
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18/04/2018

Member investments demonstrate confidence and create career opportunities in Europe

Investments to support a safe, sustainable and successful chlor-alkali industry for Europe.
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09/04/2018

Kemira to expand production capacity at its site in Joutseno

Multi-million euro investment at chlor-alkali site in Finland
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06/04/2018

Covestro recruiting to support growth

Euro Chlor members are investing in sustainable and efficient technologies, creating growth and career opportunities in chlor-alkali.
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26/03/2018

Euro Chlor welcomes KEM ONE on board

KEM ONE, a major chlorochemicals and PVC producer, operating primarily in Europe, has joined Euro Chlor as a full member.
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08/03/2018

Further expansion planned by Ercros

Vila-seca plant to produce even more chlor-alkali in Tarragona
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14/02/2018

AkzoNobel and Evonik start chlorine and potassium hydroxide production in Germany

Members start joint venture works in Ibbenbüren
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07/12/2017

CABB’s MCA production site in China: first ISO certification

MCA plant meets strict requirements for German Euro Chlor member
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24/11/2017

Portuguese member to invest in new Spanish chlorine plant

CUF to invest €55 million as part of purchase from Solvay
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30/10/2017

Members receive top awards for Environmental and Safety efforts

Cefic commends Solvay and AkzoNobel for Responsible Care achievements
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17/10/2017

AkzoNobel planning further expansion in German chloromethanes

Capacity increase for use in vital pharmaceuticals and more
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16/10/2017

German member Vinnolit to expand in Bavaria

Gendorf chlorine capacity to increase by 2021
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30/08/2017

Vestolit boosts paste-PVC output at Marl plant

German member expands speciality PVC production
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14/07/2017

BASF introduces new chlorine thing in the fight against malaria

Member’s new mosquito net is first to receive WHO recommendation in over 30 years!
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14/06/2017

Covestro support for major world solar car event

Member racing in to help meet future transport challenges
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06/06/2017

Spolchemie begins membrane chlor-alkali production at Usti

Czech member ceases mercury-based production ahead of phase out deadline
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24/05/2017

All change at the top for member c

New CEO for Essen-based chlor-alkali manufacturer
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22/05/2017

Ercros to expand chlorine activities in Spain

Sabiñánigo site to triple production and bring more local jobs!
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26/04/2017

Member Covestro and UN begin joint project

Launch of a competition to find 'Young Champions' to improve the health of the planet
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24/03/2017

AkzoNobel praised for energy saving achievements

Member recognized for chlorine plant efficiency improvements
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01/03/2017

ANWIL receives EU funding for innovative project

Research into ceramics to increase cable fire resistance
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20/02/2017

AkzoNobel using bio-steam to sustainably produce salt

Sustainable production of chlorine precursor now a reality at Delfzijl
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13/02/2017

Spanish member company begins mercury phase-out

Electroquimica Onubense will start change to new membrane technology from May 2017
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08/02/2017

Member Evonik preparing for the digital age…

New subsidiary to develop futuristic digital solutions to address a range of industry challenges
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07/02/2017

EU Salt is ‘Going beyond the salt shaker’

Member announces major conference for June 2017
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02/02/2017

Members INOVYN to invest in EDC import capacity at Martorell, Spain

Work will maintain production at the site in post-mercury era
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11/01/2017

Members leading research into new ways to recycle salt

Covestro pilot plants to obtain raw ingredients for making chlorine!
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30/11/2016

CABB Pratteln; new mercury-free chlorine plant

Fine chemical manufacturer CABB has replaced the amalgam electrolysis plant for chlorine production at its Pratteln site in Switzerland with a plant using the latest generation of membrane technology.
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18/11/2016

BASF acknowledged as global leader in water management

Member recognised for efforts in efficient and sustainable water use
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19/10/2016

CUF obtains Gold Standard in Social Responsibility

Member receives global award from EcoVadis for efforts in environmental and social responsibility
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13/09/2016

Vinnolit achieves Social Responsibility Certification from EcoVadis

Member receives global award for efforts in environmental protection, sustainability and more
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02/08/2016

Divestment of Italian chlorine production site by Solvay to Caffaro

Chlorine production site at Torviscosa to be developed further by new owners.
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11/07/2016

Vestolit achieves Social Responsibility Certification

Euro Chlor member one of the first to be awarded with new German social responsibility standard.
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08/07/2016

INEOS completes acquisition of INOVYN

Euro Chlor members complete final stages of joint venture ahead of schedule
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14/06/2016

Vestolit promotes Young Science and Technology at Research Competition.

Member hosts research event to encourage the scientists of tomorrow
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28/04/2016

AkzoNobel and Atul Limited planning Indian MCA joint venture

AkzoNobel and Atul have signed a Letter of Intent to explore the feasibility of setting up a manufacturing joint venture for the production of monochloroacetic acid (MCA) in India.
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26/04/2016

New CUF-QI video on Chlorine Things

Member releases new video on the role of chemistry in creating the products we rely on daily
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14/04/2016

INOVYN confirms closure of last mercury cellroom in Runcorn

Member's UK unit closure to complete in early 2017
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07/04/2016

EuSalt Associate member of Euro Chlor

Euro Chlor is proud to have EU Salt as it's newest associate member. The Salt Federation comments that for the salt sector, it is essential to connect and sustain a good dialogue with its value chain.
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30/03/2016

Ercros plans to invest 28 million euros in the factory in Sabiñánigo

Within the framework of the visit of the regional minister of Economy, Industry and Employment of the Government of Aragon, Marta Gaston, to the factory in Sabiñánigo, Ercros has announced the investment plan of this center which provides activities for a total amount of 28 million euros for the period 2016-2020.
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24/03/2016

VESTOLIT Sales Channel for all Mexichem Resins in Europe

VESTOLIT GmbH is now the exclusive sales channel for all Mexichem Suspension PVC products in Europe.
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16/03/2016

Solvay and INEOS intend to advance Solvay’s exit from INOVYN joint venture

Solvay and INEOS announced their intention to end their 50/50 chlorovinyls INOVYN joint venture earlier than originally foreseen, with INEOS to become the sole shareholder.
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24/02/2016

KEM ONE: electrolysis conversion project has started

KEM ONE’s industrial modernisation project, the electrolysis conversion, will be completed by the end of 2016.
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24/02/2016

INOVYN: major investment in large scale KOH production facility

INOVYN has announced a major investment in a large scale potassium hydroxide (KOH) production facility at its Antwerp/Lillo site, Belgium.
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24/02/2016

Vinnolit: Dr. Josef Ertl consults as member of Advisory Board

Dr. Josef Ertl retired from his role as Managing Director and CEO of Vinnolit effective 31 October 2015. His successor as Managing Director will be Dr. Karl-Martin Schellerer.
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24/02/2016

SPOLCHEMIE announces the conversion to a membrane electrolysis

SPOLCHEMIE - Spolek pro chemickou a hutní výrobu, a.s. announces the plan to launch the new membrane electrolysis in the 2nd half of 2016. The nominal annual capacity of the new plant will be 60.000dmt of KOH and 43.000dmt of NaOH.
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24/02/2016

Covestro Board named

The Supervisory Board of Bayer MaterialScience AG (in future: Covestro) has named the members of the future Covestro Board of Management.
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24/02/2016

Brenntag acquires Turkish specialty chemicals

Brenntag has signed an agreement to acquire Parkoteks Kimya San.(Istanbul), a distribution company that offers a range of specialty chemicals products with a focus on the personal care industry.
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