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Lubrizol adds acrylic emulsion capacity at Belgium factory

11 Jun '15

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US-based technology firm Lubrizol Corporation’s Performance Coatings business has added a new acrylic emulsion capacity at its manufacturing facility in Antwerp, Belgium.

The facility manufactures resin technologies for the paint and coatings, graphic arts, engineered paper, textile, and other industries under brand names as Hycar, Carboset, and Printrite. The new capacity is the key to meet the demand of customers throughout Europe that require unique, high performance technologies for differentiated resin performance, according to a press release.

Ivo Van Aken, Lubrizol Antwerp plant manager said, “Over the past 18 months, new reactors have been installed. This was done to replace older equipment and also to increase our production capabilities, allowing us to address new market demand.”

Tom Keir, Lubrizol director of product management said, “For Lubrizol’s customers, the new acrylic emulsion capabilities provide greater flexibility to manufacture customized solutions that meet very specific performance requirements. It also allows our global customers to access the same technologies in Europe as are available in other parts of the world. This helps them simplify operations and improve global efficiencies.”

The Lubrizol Corporation produces technologies that include lubricant additives for engine oils, driveline and other transportation-related fluids, industrial lubricants, as well as additives for gasoline and diesel fuel. In addition, Lubrizol makes ingredients and additives for home care and personal care products and pharmaceuticals, and specialty materials, including plastics technology and performance coatings in the form of specialty resins and additives. (GK)

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