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Rath inaugurates Indian refractory facility ✅ Refractory manufacturer Rath Group has opened a joint venture plant in India 👏 The official opening of the production site in Visakhapatnam, southeast #India, included customers and Rath staff. The facility, opened with partner Rath Avanee, has a capacity of 20,000 tonnes. The site began gradual production in March with around 5,000 tons of fireclay produced in a bogie hearth furnace and successfully placed on the Indian market. A further tunnel kiln was commissioned at the end of July 2025. With the commissioning of the additional furnace, total annual capacity will reach approximately 20,000 tons of refractory products. "This new production site reinforces our role as a reliable partner for customers in India, Asia and worldwide," said Andreas Pfneiszl, speaker of the Executive Board at Rath Group. “Over the past 18 months, we have pooled our expertise – from machinery selection and production planning to employee training. "The result is a rapid production start at the facility that sets new standards in the industry. “We’re excited about the road ahead and the opportunities this facility creates in Visakhapatnam." The highlight of the inauguration was the ribbon-cutting ceremony with Andreas Pfneiszl, Dr. Raju and the joint venture’s first customers Mr Siddarth Reddy, Sagar Cements and Mr Neeraj Sarda, Executive Director, Sarda Metals & Alloys. Afterwards, guests toured the new production facility before concluding the event with an informal gathering that provided an opportunity to connect with customers and partners. The facility took 18 months to construct and according to Rath, highlights the consistent implementation of the group’s global expansion plans. With eight production sites operating across three continents – Europe, the United States and Asia – the company said it had strengthened its independence from local market influences. "With India’s refractory plant, we are strengthening our delivery capabilities with greater production capacity and shorter lead times – a clear advantage for our customers”, said Mr Pfneiszl."

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How do we take low-carbon coatings mainstream? 🌱 In a new ChemAnalyst interview, Richard Jenkins shares how innovation, collaboration, and ambition are driving the path to mainstream decarbonization. ✅ Partnering with BASF and AkzoNobel to deliver coatings with up to 40% lower carbon footprint ✅ Aligning with global frameworks like the EU Green Deal and U.S. Inflation Reduction Act ✅ Investing in bio-attributed and renewable-based materials to meet evolving customer and regulatory demands ✅ Expanding leadership beyond coatings into construction, automotive, packaging, and electronics 🔗 Read the interview here: https://lnkd.in/eKAytc7r

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At Lubrizol, we are committed to reducing our environmental footprint through innovative waste management and resource optimization. Here’s a glimpse into our latest initiatives at our Delfzijl, Netherlands, plant: ♻️ Waste Recycling: We collect and separate various waste streams, including metals, electronics, paper, and plastics, ensuring they are treated for recycling whenever possible. We've also partnered with B-Plast Germany and Best Trade Netherlands to recycle PVC/CPVC waste into new plastics. 💧 Water Optimization: In collaboration with Nobian, we're exploring the use of condensate water from a nearby salt plant to replace high-quality drinking water in our processes, potentially reducing our annual water intake by 250,000 m³. These initiatives reflect Lubrizol's commitment to innovation and sustainability, as we continuously seek ways to reduce our environmental impact and improve resource efficiency.

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Another milestone for Costa Rica’s Life Sciences cluster 🚀 Freudenberg Medical has opened its second facility in the Coyol Free Zone, expanding to 100,000 sq. ft. and set to nearly triple its workforce. The new site features next-generation capabilities, leveraging VR and AI to optimize production and training. This expansion represents a strong vote of confidence in Costa Rica’s talent and its position as a strategic hub for global MedTech innovation. Read all about it here 👉https://lnkd.in/eUsj-REJ and learn why global leading multinationals continue choosing our country for their strategic investments.

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