EUROPE/ASIA: HEUBACH REORGANISING PIGMENT PRODUCTION

Article Abstract:

Heubach of Germany has cancelled plans to expand its pigment production plant in Langelsheim, Germany. The company is to set up the additional production in Asia instead. Initially the Asian plant will produce 10,000 tonnes of iron oxide pigments per year, but it will have a capacity of 20,000 tpy. It is to be followed by further production facilities for inorganic pigments. The new plant will make also chromium oxide pigments. The plant in Langelsheim has an annual capacity of 10,000 tonnes of iron oxide pigments. Moreover, Heubach has a production plant for organic pigments in India. The Indian plant is to take over the production of Avecia in Grangemouth, Scotland.

United Kingdom, Germany, Plant shutdown, India, Southeast Asia, Avecia Ltd.

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JAPAN: NEW PEARL LUSTRE PIGMENT

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In July 2000 Merck Japan Ltd of Tokyo is to start commercial production of a new pearl lustre pigment at a new plant in Onahama. Instead of mica, the pigment is based on aluminium oxide. Merck Japan expects the product, which is to be marketed worldwide, to be successful in the automotive industry.

Japan, Merck Japan Ltd.

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MALAYSIA: PIGMENT CENTRE FOR CLARIANT

Article Abstract:

Clariant has opened a new Technical Applications Centre for pigments in Shah Alam, Malaysia. The new facility will provide technical support to clients in Southeast Asia.

Malaysia, Clariant

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