AkzoNobel Opens New Membrane Electrolysis Plant in Germany
AMSTERDAM, The Netherlands - AkzoNobel inaugurated a new, highly efficient chlorine membrane electrolysis plant in the Rhein-Main area of Germany. The Frankfurt-based, state-of-the-art plant is the result of a major conversion and expansion project begun in 2011 that involved a €140 million investment by the company. Capacity has been increased by 50%, while at the same time the plant's overall ecological footprint has been reduced by some 20%.
"This investment in our Specialty Chemicals business highlights the steps we are taking to strengthen our market positions and further improve our performance as a company," said AkzoNobel CEO Ton Büchner. "We are constantly looking for new and innovative ways to improve our operational efficiency, drive our sustainability agenda and improve our service to customers."