ExxonMobil Chemical to Expand Hydrocarbon Fluids Capacity in Antwerp, Belgium
ExxonMobil Chemical Belgium is expanding the capacity of its hydrocarbon fluids plant in Antwerp to 700,000 tons per year. The project is expected to be completed during the fourth quarter of 2007.
ExxonMobil Chemical has consistently invested in its hydrocarbon fluids manufacturing, technology and supply-chain capabilities. “As a global supplier, we understand the strategic importance of developing differentiated products that provide customers with tailor-made solutions to meet their application needs, while complying with the latest regulatory changes. This investment will enable us to continue to meet the increasing demand for these products," said Cindy Shulman, global marketing manager, Fluids Business, ExxonMobil Chemical Company.
ExxonMobil Chemical offers the broadest portfolio of differen- tiated hydrocarbon fluids, specifically designed for a wide range of applications including drilling mud oil, mining, agricultural chemicals, metal working, polymerization process, water treatment, adhesives, coatings and reprographics. Leading
brands in the portfolio include Isopar™, Solvesso's ™ and Exxsol™ D fluids.
Link
www.exxonmobilchemical.com
Innovation Award for Cognis’ Emgard – a new generation of transmission lubricants
In recognition of the success of Emgard, the team that developed the new generation of synthetic transmission lubricants received the internal Innovation Award 2006 from global specialty chemicals supplier Cognis. Established in 2006 by working closely with its customer, the Synlubes team developed the first commercial truck manual transmission fluid that meets the latest specification of major transmission manufacturer Eaton. It offers enhanced protection for the transmission, longer maintenance intervals, and superior performance in all weather conditions.
Emgard is a range of fully-synthetic high performance lubricants for both heavy-duty driveline and industrial applications. It offers truck component manufacturers various types of custom-designed, ready-to- use high performance synthetic lubricants for medium and heavy-duty trucks.
Keeping in mind the company’s philosophy of developing sustainable, environmentally sound products, the team spent a lot of time optimizing additives formulations to extend gear and bearing component life in commercial vehicle transmissions as much as possible, while
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also reducing gearbox temperature reduction and improving fuel economy. The final formulation was subjected to a demanding program of laboratory tests before being accepted for field trials, conducted in over 60 different commercial vehicles. Using the new synthetic transmission lube from Cognis now enables Eaton to offer their customers a five year/750,000 mile warranty.
Meeting the latest environmental and industrial standards The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) mandated tightened emission standards effective January 2007. This change caused truck engine redesigns, which lowered fuel economy. Cognis’ innovation improves fuel economy and at the same time helps the trucking industry meet the demands of the new EPA standard. The products are currently rebranded by all major lubricant suppliers, and meet their strict quality and performance standards (far outstripping ISO 9000/9002 and TS-16949).
Jim Casey, Marketing Director Compounded Products and member from the winning team, comments: “By using our new transmission fluid, our
customers in the trucking and transmission manufacturing industry can improve their performance, while meeting and exceeding legal restrictions. Since its introduction in April 2006, every major truck builder in North America has adopted the new technology, which offers improved protection based on sustainable and environmentally-sound raw materials.”
The Cognis Innovation Award First held in 2001, the aim of the annual Cognis Innovation Award is to encourage creativity and original thinking among Cognis employees. The award is open to all employees who contribute to innovative solutions for new products, processes, marketing approaches or other improvements. Entries are judged on the degree of innovation and their success in the markets, as well as the potential competitive benefits for Cognis’ customers. Another criterion is how well they correspond with Cognis’ strategy of developing sustainable, environmentally sound solutions. In 2006, three teams received the award.
Link
www.cognis.com
Photo: Business Wire
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