INEOS Phenol GmbH was originally founded in Gladbeck, a town located in the western part of Germany, under the name Phenolchemie. The company started production in 1954 with a capacity of 8,000 t/a phenol and 5,000 t/a . Through multiple expansions over the years, this facility has grown into the world's largest phenol plant with a capacity of 650,000 t/a phenol and 390,000 t/a . In addition to production, the Gladbeck site serves as the global headquarters for INEOS Phenol.
The process of phenol production at INEOS Phenol is continuously being improved in order to increase the plant efficiency, to reduce the consumption of raw materials and energy as well as air and water emissions and to increase safety to the highest industry standards.
Due to the plant's close proximity to residential neighborhoods, INEOS Phenol has developed high environmental standards to ensure a good and trusting relationship with the plant's neighbors as well as the authorities. Our environmental management system fully complies with EN ISO 14001, a system combining high environmental standards with open public dialogue. To assure this a "day of open doors" is held every 2 to 3 years and over 1,000 local residents typically come to visit the plant and learn about its latest environmental and safety standards.
We are DIN EN ISO 9001:2008 certified and since 1991 have received numerous quality certificates. Raw materials are transported by pipeline, rail, and truck and over 50% of the finished products are shipped by rail. With a high plant reliability, consistent quality, and extensive logistical infrastructure, it is our clear target to deliver to our customers on time and within specification every time.
Joachim H. Pieper Vice President Chief Operating Officer, Gladbeck site
Germany
