Bayer to build new aniline plant in Antwerp
German chemical giant Bayer’s MaterialScience division plans to build a new aniline plant in
The new plant, which is to be sited in the immediate vicinity to Bayer’s existing facility, is to have a capacity of 50,000 tonnes per annum, whilst the capacity at the existing plant will also be increased by 25,000 tonnes per year to reach 165,000 tonnes per annum. The project is set for completion in early 2006 at a cost of €20 million. An innovative process will be implemented for the first time at the new plant and is aimed at reducing investment and manufacturing costs. “With the new plant, we want to underline not only our market leadership, but most importantly our technology leadership in the field of polyurethane raw materials,” said management board member at Bayer MaterialScience AG, Dr Tony Van Osselaer.
Bayer had earlier announced plans to extend capacities at its facilities in
