AkzoNobel announces landmark ?140 million investment in Frankfurt
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June 20, 2011
AkzoNobel is investing ?140 million to convert its chlorine plant in Frankfurt,
Germany, to state-of-the-art membrane electrolysis technology. The new facility,
which will increase current capacity by around 50 percent, will help to
reinforce the company's leadership positions in Europe's caustic lye and
chloromethanes markets, while the total eco-footprint per ton of product will be
improved by nearly 30 percent.
Due to come on stream in the fourth quarter of 2013, the Frankfurt operations
will apply the latest membrane technology and enable the business to increase
annual production of chlorine at the location to an expected 250 kilotons, up
from 165 kilotons today.
"This significant investment in our Frankfurt site - one of the strongest
European chemical clusters - will enable us to meet robust customer demand,
while improving our eco-footprint," said Rob Frohn, the company's Executive
Committee member responsible for Specialty Chemicals. "It is fully aligned with
AkzoNobel's Value and Values ambitions as we continue to invest in leadership
positions in our traditional markets."
Added Knut Schwalenberg, Managing Director of AkzoNobel Industrial Chemicals,
which operates the chlor-alkali and chloromethanes operations in Frankfurt:
"Converting to the most modern membrane technology available fits perfectly with
our sustainability agenda and our highly effective Carbon Policy, which has
already received industry recognition. It will also strengthen our expanding
chloromethanes business in particular, while significantly increasing capacity
at the heart of the German chlor-alkali market and emphasizing our confidence in
the market as a whole. "
AkzoNobel Industrial Chemicals operates three chlorine plants in Germany
(Frankfurt, Bitterfeld and Ibbenbueren) and two in the Netherlands (Rotterdam
and Delfzijl). In 2010, these five facilities exceeded one million tons in total
production.
Mostly known as a disinfectant for drinking water and in swimming pools,
chlorine is used for a wide variety of applications, including PVC, epoxies and
polyurethanes. It is also used in the production of 85 percent of all
pharmaceuticals. The company took over the site in Frankfurt in 2009 as part of
the LII Europe acquisition.
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AkzoNobel is the largest global paints and coatings company and a major producer
of specialty chemicals. We supply industries and consumers worldwide with
innovative products and are passionate about developing sustainable answers for
our customers. Our portfolio includes well known brands such as Dulux, Sikkens,
International and Eka. Headquartered in Amsterdam, the Netherlands, we are a
Global Fortune 500 company and are consistently ranked as one of the leaders in
the area of sustainability. With operations in more than 80 countries, our
55,000 people around the world are committed to excellence and delivering
Tomorrow's Answers Today(TM).
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