CARGILL
US firm boosts UK additive output
 Part of the Croda acquisition: the facilities in Hull, UK (Photo: Cargill) |
The plastics additives business of US agricultural giant Cargill (Minneapolis, Minnesota; www.cargill.com) said it has expanded production of amides at its Hull, UK, site by installing a new, larger reactor and improving the infrastructure. The company provided no details on capacity.
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The Hull plant makes amide-based slip, anti-block and anti-mould release additives under the brands Crodamide, Incroslip, and IncroMold.
The US giant last year bought large parts of UK-based speciality chemical manufacturer Croda (Snaith; www.croda.com), including the firm’s plastic additives operations.
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The Hull plant makes amide-based slip, anti-block and anti-mould release additives under the brands Crodamide, Incroslip, and IncroMold.
The US giant last year bought large parts of UK-based speciality chemical manufacturer Croda (Snaith; www.croda.com), including the firm’s plastic additives operations.
09.03.2023 Plasteurope.com [252341-0]
Published on 09.03.2023
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