BASF/Basell close jv styrene plant in Wesseling, Germany

29 January 2002 11:52 [Source: ICIS news]

LONDON (CNI)--BASF and Basell have closed their joint venture styrene plant in Wesseling, Germany because of a global drop in demand for styrene and styrenic polymers, BASF announced on Tuesday.

The 410 000 tonne/year plant first started producing over 30 years ago, and covered part of BASF's styrene requirements in Europe.

Germany-based BASF said the plant was closed at the end of 2001.

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