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Grangemouth
Located 40km west of Edinburgh, Grangemouth plays an integral role in the Scottish economy. Not only is it the gateway to the Forties Pipeline, it also contributes to 6% of the country’s GDP across the site. Grangemouth is composed of a refinery and several other petrochemical facilities making it one of INEOS’ largest production centres. At the heart of the site is the KG (Kinneil Gas) cracker which helps produce over 2 million tonnes of chemicals per annum.
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Herne
Herne site is located in the heart of the Ruhr area, not far away from Bochum, Gelsenkirchen and Marl. Herne site is a former mining site, founded in 1855 as Zeche Shamrock 3. You still find historical relics from this time such as the protected clocktower. Herne site comprises 16 ha, its main product is synthetic Ethanol. The first Ethanol plant started production in 1959. INEOS synthetic Ethanol can be blended with a variety of denaturants to meet specific customer requirements. Herne site also produces DEE, a high-quality C2 derivate. In addition, IPA and Peroxides are produced in Herne as well. Our products are in line with EN ISO 9001 and 14001 as well as Kosher Certificates. You will find our products for example in disinfectants and defrosters, in perfumes, deodorants and after shaves. But also in inks, tyres and gloves. Our products are also used as pharmaceutical extractants and many applications more.
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Moers
Sitting on 38 hectares, Moers site is located on the Lower Rhine, 30 kilometers away from Düsseldorf. It was constructed in 1936 by former mining company Rheinpreussen as the first plant ever to produce synthetic fuels via Fischer-Tropsch-Synthesis. In 1939, focus was switched to producing chemical products, especially oxygenated solvents. During the following decades, Moers site became an important European player in producing solvents and fine chemicals. Our products are synthetic alcohols with custom-made degrees of purity - such as IPA and its derivate DIPE, MEK, SBA, MA, alkoholates and alkyl chlorides, MIPK and ASA. Moers site is connected to its own harbour with storage facilities in Duisburg-Homberg via rail, therefore offering trimodal logistic opportunities. Nearly all of our manufacturing processes have been designed and constructed by our own engineers. We are also proud of our DOROX®-products, which have been developed, patented and registered as trademarks by our own experts. You will find our products for example in paints, inks and coatings, in tyres, gloves and seals, in aromes and vitamins, in cleansing materials and disinfectants, and also in toiletries and cosmetic products such as hairspray or perfumes. The plant has certified quality and environmental management systems according to ISO 9001:2008 and ISO 14001:2004.
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Marl
The former ISP MARL now INEOS Solvents Marl GmbH is located at the Marl Chemical Park. In 1993 the old acetylene plant from 1939 was put out of service, and a new, state-of-the-art acetylene plant was put into operation. In 2007 a new plant for the production of 2-Butenediol (B2D) with a capacity of a 3,500 metric tons per year was put into operation. The plant was running at capacity already in the first year of operation. In the midst of the global financial and economic crisis in 2009, the 2,000,000th metric ton butanediol was produced. ISP Inc. was acquired by Ashland Inc. (ASH) in August 2011. In 2014 a new formaldehyde plant with a capacity of 54,000 metric tons per year was opened at ISP Marl GmbH with the aim to secure the supply of raw materials. In November 2018, INEOS Enterprises announced the completion of the acquisition of the entire composites business of Ashland Global Holdings Inc., including the Ashland production facilities at Marl Chemical Park. Since 1st September the former ISP MARL GmbH is now operating as INEOS Solvents Marl GmbH.
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