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PU ADDITIVES The X3D technology can be applied
Evonik begins work on speciality amine facility to a wide array of catalytic materials,
including both precious and non-precious
in Nanjing metal catalysts, as well as carriers. This
fl exibility allows BASF to customise
catalysts according to specifi c customer
Germany’s Evonik has offi cially requirements by fi ne-tuning parameters
broken ground on its plant expansion such as infi ll patterns, fi bre diameters,
for speciality amines in Nanjing, China, and orientations.
underscoring its commitment to the
development of the polyurethane and “BASF remains committed to lead-
epoxy curing agent markets. ing the charge in innovation within the
chemical catalysts industry. X3D rep-
The expansion at the existing pro- resents a step-change advancement in
duction site represents an investment in technology for catalyst production. We
the “double-digit million euro range”, are proud to give our customers new
allowing Evonik to enhance its amine opportunities to boost the performance
portfolio by accessing cost-effective of their production and at the same
raw materials. time reduce their carbon footprint,”
said Mr. Detlef Ruff, Senior Vice Presi-
“The groundbreaking of our new dent, process catalysts at BASF.
specialty amines plant is testament to
Evonik’s strategic focus on expanding “BASF has successfully operated
our capabilities in Asia and our confi - commercial plants using X3D cata-
dence in its potential. China’s role as a lysts for several years, achieving
competitive production hub is pivotal remarkable results. This technology
for both our regional and global busi- automotive, and furnishings. These “By expanding our production is poised to shape the future for both unparalleled effi ciency and improved Perregaard, Vice President, custom
ness strategies,” said, Dr. Claudine additives play a signifi cant role as capabilities in China, bolstering our green and traditional value chains with speed-to-market,” said Mr. Jens catalysts & innovation at BASF.
Mollenkopf, Head of Evonik’s Specialty catalysts during polyurethane foam other sites in Japan and Singapore,
Additives division. formation. Innovative catalysts also we are even better positioned to meet SUSTAINABLE SOLUTIONS
reduce odour and VOC emissions. the increasing demand for sustainable Dow joins up with China’s Delian to advance circularity
The Nanjing plant runs on green In November 2023, Evonik signed polyurethane additives across the
electricity and specialises in produc- a Letter of Intent with the Nanjing region,” said Mr. Roberto Vila-Keller, in auto care products
ing amine-based additives crucial authorities to expand the plant with Head of Evonik’s Comfort & Insulation
for industries such as construction, construction to be completed in 2026. business line. Dow and Guangdong Delian Group Plastics Resins portfolio to meet
Co. Ltd. (Delian Group) have signed a customers’ sustainability needs.”
EXPANSION memorandum of understanding (MoU)
Mr. Xu Tuanhua, Chairman of
BASF enhancing capacity for 3D catalyst shaping at the 7th China International Import Delian Group, added, “The strategic
Expo, to jointly expand the application
technology in Germany of post-consumer recycled (PCR) resins partnership with Dow marks signifi cant
progress toward a circular economy,
in the automotive market.
further distinguishing Delian Group
BASF said it will invest in additional believes the X3D technology would advancements translate into improved Delian Group has incorporated from competitors in the automotive
production capacity for its X3D tech- be a “transformative leap” in cata- catalyst performance, helping custo Dow’s Revoloop recycled plastics market and helping us meet the
nology, a new additive manufacturing lyst design and production. Cata- mers to achieve greater effi ciency in resins into the packaging of auto care growing global demand for sustainable
technology for catalysts based on 3D lysts produced using this technology their plants. They can benefit from products. This solution not only reduces Mr. Bambang Candra, Asia Pacifi c products.”
printing. The plant will produce are not only mechanically robust an increased reactor output, higher packaging’s carbon footprint by greatly Commercial Vice President of Dow
catalysts on an industrial scale and but also feature an open structure, product quality and a lower energy decreasing reliance on virgin resins, but Packaging and Specialty Plastics said, Delian Group’s major businesses
is expected to be operational in 2026. which significantly reduces pressure consumption, contributing to the also marks the fi rst commercial appli- “Dow is dedicated to developing inno- include automobile fi ne chemicals,
drop across reactors and increases customer’s green transformation cation of Dow’s Revoloop resins in the vative solutions for a circular economy automobile sales service and automobile
The German chemical major surface area, it said. “These goals,” the company claimed. auto care market. and enhancing our Revoloop Recycled repair and maintenance.

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