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Montell will double polyolefin catalyst production
April 1998
While consolidating its production facilities, Elf Atochem has also taken the opportunity to research the environmental impact of the flame retardants, under the voluntary industry commitment (VIC) scheme operated by the Organisation for Economic Cooperative Development (OECD). The results, says the company, are “very positive”. The absence of significant emissions from the sites of production and use, with very low bioaccumulation potential of the chemical, mean that the brominated retardants have a negligible effect on the environment. Contact: ElfAtochem, Cedex 42, 9209I Paris-La-Dt$ense, France; tel: +33-I 49 00 8018; fax: + 33-I 49 00 8050
Monte11 will double polyolefin catalyst production Polypropylene manufacturer Monte11 is substantially increasing production capacity for catalysts and catalyst supports at its plant at Ferrara, Italy. The catalysts are used worldwide, both in its own plants and in licensees for its Spheripol polypropylene and Spherilene polyethylene processes. Capacity for fourth generation Ziegler-Natta catalysts has been increased to over 600 tonnes a year and a second stage, completing a 1400 tonne catalyst support line, will double capacity. The latest generation of catalysts represents the leading edge in performance in terms of activity, selectivity and ability to control polymer morphology and quality. New types produce some 50 kg of polypropylene per gram of catalyst - more than twice the level produced by earlier generations. Contact: Monte11 Polyo1e)n.q Woluwe Garden, Woluwedal24, B-1932 Zaventem, Belgium; tel: +32-2 715 8164; fax: +32-2 715 8264
ICI renames catalyst business after TiO, sale The catalyst and additives business of ICI’s company Tioxide Specialties Ltd has been
01998
Elsevier Science
Additives.for Polymers
renamed ICI Vertec, operating within the Enterprise Group of ICI Industrial Specialties. It has its headquarters and production unit at Billingham, UK and operates globally. The business involves production Catalysts for production polyolefins and polyesters;
of
of plasticizers,
Tilcom IA 10 additive, to improve adhesion of solvent-based inks on flexible packaging without discolouration or odour; Additives which give unique flow properties to water-based decorative paints, allowing single application of thick coats without sagging. Contact: ICIplc, 9 Millbank, London SWIP 3JF, UK; tel: +44-l 71834 4444; fax: i-44-171 834 2042
Elementis rules out more acquisitions New acquisitions have been ruled out for this year by Elementis, while it integrates the Rheox rheological additives business, which it purchased late in 1997 (see Additives for Polymers, March, p, 4). Chief executive Bill Turcan says that the company will now concentrate on two divisions, colourants and additives, and chrome chemicals. The future of Akcros, the 50/50 PVC stabilizers joint venture with Akzo Nobel is under review. Elementis could buy out its partner, but equally could decide to sell its shareholding. Taking in a charge of 514 million from the strong Sterling exchange rate, the company reported a fall in operating profits, from 279.1 million to 252.4 million. With exceptional charges of 5191.8 million, mainly arising from disposal and restructuring, Elementis turned in a pre-tax loss of&l 12.5 million, against a profit of &120.8 million, on sales of 21.92 billion (g2.05 billion). A pretax profit of &81 million is forecast for the current business year.
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While consolidating its production facilities, Elf Atochem has also taken the opportunity to research the environmental impact of the flame retardants, under the voluntary industry commitment (VIC) scheme operated by the Organisation for Economic Cooperative Development (OECD). The results, says the company, are “very positive”. The absence of significant emissions from the sites of production and use, with very low bioaccumulation potential of the chemical, mean that the brominated retardants have a negligible effect on the environment. Contact: ElfAtochem, Cedex 42, 9209I Paris-La-Dt$ense, France; tel: +33-I 49 00 8018; fax: + 33-I 49 00 8050
Monte11 will double polyolefin catalyst production Polypropylene manufacturer Monte11 is substantially increasing production capacity for catalysts and catalyst supports at its plant at Ferrara, Italy. The catalysts are used worldwide, both in its own plants and in licensees for its Spheripol polypropylene and Spherilene polyethylene processes. Capacity for fourth generation Ziegler-Natta catalysts has been increased to over 600 tonnes a year and a second stage, completing a 1400 tonne catalyst support line, will double capacity. The latest generation of catalysts represents the leading edge in performance in terms of activity, selectivity and ability to control polymer morphology and quality. New types produce some 50 kg of polypropylene per gram of catalyst - more than twice the level produced by earlier generations. Contact: Monte11 Polyo1e)n.q Woluwe Garden, Woluwedal24, B-1932 Zaventem, Belgium; tel: +32-2 715 8164; fax: +32-2 715 8264
ICI renames catalyst business after TiO, sale The catalyst and additives business of ICI’s company Tioxide Specialties Ltd has been
01998
Elsevier Science
Additives.for Polymers
renamed ICI Vertec, operating within the Enterprise Group of ICI Industrial Specialties. It has its headquarters and production unit at Billingham, UK and operates globally. The business involves production Catalysts for production polyolefins and polyesters;
of
of plasticizers,
Tilcom IA 10 additive, to improve adhesion of solvent-based inks on flexible packaging without discolouration or odour; Additives which give unique flow properties to water-based decorative paints, allowing single application of thick coats without sagging. Contact: ICIplc, 9 Millbank, London SWIP 3JF, UK; tel: +44-l 71834 4444; fax: i-44-171 834 2042
Elementis rules out more acquisitions New acquisitions have been ruled out for this year by Elementis, while it integrates the Rheox rheological additives business, which it purchased late in 1997 (see Additives for Polymers, March, p, 4). Chief executive Bill Turcan says that the company will now concentrate on two divisions, colourants and additives, and chrome chemicals. The future of Akcros, the 50/50 PVC stabilizers joint venture with Akzo Nobel is under review. Elementis could buy out its partner, but equally could decide to sell its shareholding. Taking in a charge of 514 million from the strong Sterling exchange rate, the company reported a fall in operating profits, from 279.1 million to 252.4 million. With exceptional charges of 5191.8 million, mainly arising from disposal and restructuring, Elementis turned in a pre-tax loss of&l 12.5 million, against a profit of &120.8 million, on sales of 21.92 billion (g2.05 billion). A pretax profit of &81 million is forecast for the current business year.
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