BYK inaugurated its newest production and research facility in Gonzales, Texas.
The manufacturing facility produces high-quality organoclays and GARAMITE additives which are used in adhesive production. These products are specialty rheological additives that bring important benefits to customers around the world and in a wide range of applications.
Other Investments at the New Site
In addition to the new production facility, several other major investments were made at the Gonzales site:
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New research & development center
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New wastewater treatment plant
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New evaporator and thermal oxidizer
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New boilers, air compressors and centrifuges
The projects were planned and built with a view to declare corporate goal of being CO
2-neutral by 2025.
Source: BYK