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10.08.2022

Hightech-Zentrum für Baumwoll-Verarbeitung und Faser-zu-Faser-Recycling entsteht in Afrika

Der Impact Fund for African Creatives (IFFAC) hat Pläne vorgestellt, die die westafrikanische Textil- und Bekleidungsindustrie zum Vorbild für die ganze Welt werden lassen sollen. Eine vor wenigen Jahren teilweise stillgelegte Großspinnerei in Ghana wird zu einem High-Tech-Zentrum mit neuster Textiltechnik umgebaut. Geplant ist einerseits, die dort heimische Baumwolle weiterzuverarbeiten und andererseits in das noch wenig praktizierte Faser-zu-Faser-Recycling von Stoffabfällen einzusteigen. Das Werk wird mit grünem Strom aus dem nahe gelegenen Volta-Staudamm betrieben, Rohstoff- und Fertigwarentransporte können auf dem Wasser- oder Schienenweg erfolgen.

Westafrika steht für etwa 6 % des weltweiten Baumwollanbaus, doch wird bislang nur ein geringer Bruchteil auch in Afrika verarbeitet. Afrikanische Baumwolle wird zumeist nach Asien verschifft und dort weiterverarbeitet. Dieses Großprojekt will das ändern und vielfältige ökologische wie auch wirtschaftliche Vorteile bieten.

Der Impact Fund for African Creatives (IFFAC) hat Pläne vorgestellt, die die westafrikanische Textil- und Bekleidungsindustrie zum Vorbild für die ganze Welt werden lassen sollen. Eine vor wenigen Jahren teilweise stillgelegte Großspinnerei in Ghana wird zu einem High-Tech-Zentrum mit neuster Textiltechnik umgebaut. Geplant ist einerseits, die dort heimische Baumwolle weiterzuverarbeiten und andererseits in das noch wenig praktizierte Faser-zu-Faser-Recycling von Stoffabfällen einzusteigen. Das Werk wird mit grünem Strom aus dem nahe gelegenen Volta-Staudamm betrieben, Rohstoff- und Fertigwarentransporte können auf dem Wasser- oder Schienenweg erfolgen.

Westafrika steht für etwa 6 % des weltweiten Baumwollanbaus, doch wird bislang nur ein geringer Bruchteil auch in Afrika verarbeitet. Afrikanische Baumwolle wird zumeist nach Asien verschifft und dort weiterverarbeitet. Dieses Großprojekt will das ändern und vielfältige ökologische wie auch wirtschaftliche Vorteile bieten.

Die Garn- und Gewebeherstellung aus nachhaltig angebauter Baumwolle wird in einem Joint Venture mit der in Shandong, China ansässigen WOL Textiles Ltd. zusammengefasst. Das in Privatbesitz befindliche Unternehmen verfügt über langjährige Erfahrung in der Belieferung des afrikanischen Kontinents. Die moderne Faser-zu-Faser-Recyclinganlage wird in einem getrennten Joint Venture der IFFAC und der Niederländischen Circularity B.V., Etten-Leur betrieben. Der CEO von Circularity B.V., Han Hamers, bringt das über Jahre entwickelte Faser-zu-Faser-Recycling Know-How mit in das Joint Venture ein. So werden rundgestrickten und gewebten Artikel in 100% Recyclingqualität möglich.

Das Gemeinschaftsprojekt wird voraussichtlich weit über tausend Arbeitsplätze schaffen. Der Großteil der hergestellten Produkte soll innerhalb der Region verkauft werden, doch entsprechen sämtliche Prozesse den neuen EU-Anforderungen hinsichtlich der Lieferketten- Sorgfaltspflichten, um zusätzlich auch Exportchancen zu ermöglichen.

Die jährliche Produktionsmenge ist auf 6 Millionen fertige Kleidungsstücke und 25 Millionen Meter Spinnstoffe und Gewebe ausgelegt. Insgesamt werden 30 Millionen US-Dollar in den Standort investiert. Der Betrieb wird 2023 starten.

Weitere Informationen:
IFFAC Afrika chemisches Recycling
Quelle:

Circularity Germany GmbH i.G.

Lenzing and Duratex plan to build 450,000 t dissolving wood pulp plant in Brazil
21.06.2018

Lenzing and Duratex plan to build 450,000 t dissolving wood pulp plant in Brazil

  • Lenzing will hold 51 percent in a future joint venture
  • Largest single line dissolving wood pulp plant in the world
  • Basic engineering and permitting process to be kicked off
  • 43,000 hectares FSC® certified plantation secured
  • Final investment decision subject to outcome of basic engineering expected in 2019

Lenzing Group, world market leader in specialty cellulosic fibers and Duratex, the largest producer of industrialized wood panels of the Southern Hemisphere, announce that they agreed on the terms and conditions to form a joint venture to investigate building the largest single line dissolving wood pulp (DWP) plant in the state of Minas Gerais, close to Sao Paulo, Brazil. This decision supports the backward integration and the growth in specialty fibers, defined in Lenzing’s corporate strategy sCore TEN.

  • Lenzing will hold 51 percent in a future joint venture
  • Largest single line dissolving wood pulp plant in the world
  • Basic engineering and permitting process to be kicked off
  • 43,000 hectares FSC® certified plantation secured
  • Final investment decision subject to outcome of basic engineering expected in 2019

Lenzing Group, world market leader in specialty cellulosic fibers and Duratex, the largest producer of industrialized wood panels of the Southern Hemisphere, announce that they agreed on the terms and conditions to form a joint venture to investigate building the largest single line dissolving wood pulp (DWP) plant in the state of Minas Gerais, close to Sao Paulo, Brazil. This decision supports the backward integration and the growth in specialty fibers, defined in Lenzing’s corporate strategy sCore TEN.

The joint venture will investigate the construction of a 450,000 t DWP plant, which is expected to become the largest and most competitive single line DWP plant in the world. Dissolving wood pulp is the key raw material for the production of Lenzing’s bio-based fibers. For the future operation, the two companies have secured a plantation of 43,000 hectares that will provide the FSC® certified biomass. The plantation is fully in line with Lenzing’s wood and pulp sourcing policy. The basic engineering and the application for required permits and merger clearances will now be started.

Lenzing will hold 51 percent of the joint venture which will operate the mill, while Duratex’s share will be 49 percent. The estimated cash investment by the joint venture for the construction of the DWP mill is expected to be somewhat above USD 1 bn (based on current FX rates, net of generic tax refunds and the outcome of the basic engineering study). The joint venture will supply the entire volume of dissolving wood pulp to the Lenzing Group. This step is an essential milestone in the group’s ambition to grow its specialty fibers business.

“Specialty cellulosic fibers are an important contribution to make the global textile industry more sustainable. In line with our corporate strategy sCore TEN we are committed to strong organic growth in this field. We are pleased that with Duratex, a recognized leader in sustainable forestry management, we have a strong partner in this joint venture. Together we will create a very sustainable and competitive raw material base for Lenzing’s global expansion plans”, says Stefan Doboczky, Chief Executive Officer of Lenzing Group.

“Projects of this nature are the result of our strategic plan and of our team’s effort towards drawing Duratex’s future. The Company is known for its financial solidity, high quality, innovation and sustainability; the results of a history spanning over six decades. The partnership with Lenzing for the construction of the largest single line dissolving wood pulp plant in the world is an honor for Duratex. Working with Lenzing, a global benchmark in technology, high quality and corporate governance makes us very proud. We are sure that this joint venture is going to be successful”, affirms Duratex’s Chief Executive Officer Antonio Joaquim de Oliveira.

The final investment decision to build the dissolving wood pulp plant is subject to the outcome of the basic engineering studies and the approval by the respective supervisory boards.

21.06.2018

Clariant breaks ground on joint venture production site in Cangzhou, China

  • New facility marks further step in Clariant’s regional growth strategy
  • Joint venture with Tiangang targets growing Chinese demand for process and light stabilizer additives
  • Production planned to begin in first half of 2019

Clariant, a world leader in specialty chemicals, and Beijing Tiangang Auxiliary Co., Ltd. (Tiangang), today conducted a groundbreaking ceremony in Cangzhou (China), just over 200 km south of Beijing. The ceremony marked the start of the construction of a world-class production facility for stabilizers for plastics and textiles that will form the heart of the joint venture between both parties. The event was marked by a special event with representatives from both companies, as well as local officials.

  • New facility marks further step in Clariant’s regional growth strategy
  • Joint venture with Tiangang targets growing Chinese demand for process and light stabilizer additives
  • Production planned to begin in first half of 2019

Clariant, a world leader in specialty chemicals, and Beijing Tiangang Auxiliary Co., Ltd. (Tiangang), today conducted a groundbreaking ceremony in Cangzhou (China), just over 200 km south of Beijing. The ceremony marked the start of the construction of a world-class production facility for stabilizers for plastics and textiles that will form the heart of the joint venture between both parties. The event was marked by a special event with representatives from both companies, as well as local officials.

The joint venture between Clariant and Tiangang was established in September 2017, and combines the technology and production knowledge of both companies to provide even better process and light stabilizers for various growing industries in China, including automotive and textiles. China is a key market for Clariant high-end process and light stabilizers, which include the state-of-the-art Nylostab® S-EED® chemistry – invented by the company – a unique multifunctional hindered amine light stabilizer, or HALS. Tiangang, which was founded in 1991, is already an important manufacturer of light stabilizers and UV absorbers, with two plants in China backward integrated with production of key intermediates.

During the ceremony, Clariant Global Business Unit Head of Additives, Stephan Lynen, said: “This new facility enables the successful implementation of our joint venture, and we are excited about the improved proximity to customers and raw material suppliers.” Mr. Gang Liu, Deputy General Manager of Tiangang announced: “We look forward to the facility coming on-stream in the first half of 2019 and start serving the growing demand for high-end additives solutions in Asia even faster. The Cangzhou National Coastal-Port Economy & Technology Development Zone is an ideal production base for additives, with very good access to necessary raw materials and other support.”

The ground-breaking took place just one day after Clariant officially opened wholly-owned plants for Ceridust® micronized waxes and AddWorks® synergistic additive solutions in Zhenjiang, 1250 km further south. Lynen added that “Clariant is committed to sustainable growth in China and therefore continues to invest across the country to increase its local production capability and competitiveness. I am proud to announce these two instances of the Business Unit Additives making progress on this expansion strategy in such short succession and look forward to leveraging this new capacity towards achieving sales growth supported by new and sustainable developments.”

Quelle:

EMG PR