Heraeus precious metals factory officially opened in Nanjing

On September 12, Heraeus precious metals global business unit officially opened its precious metals factory in Nanjing, Jiangsu
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This integrated base, Heraeus Precious Metal Technology (China) Co.
, Ltd.
, integrates precious metal recycling and precious metal chemical production and other businesses, with a total investment of about 120 million US dollars (including expansion projects)
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This strategic investment will further consolidate Heraeus' position as a leading precious metal trader, processor and recycler, and contribute to the rapid growth of related industries in China
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? After nearly two years of construction, Heraeus's world's most advanced precious metals factory in Nanjing, China, officially started production
.
This new plant in Jiangbei New Material Technology Park covers an area of ​​84,000 square meters and will significantly increase Heraeus' precious metals, especially platinum group metals (PGM) refining and recycling capabilities, and precious metal chemicals production capacity
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Among them, the recovery capacity of raw materials containing precious metals will be increased to 3,000 tons, and the production capacity of precious metal chemicals will be increased by three times
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It is estimated that by 2020, the new factory will have more than 200 experts and technicians
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? Platinum group metals are widely used as emission catalysts and process catalysts in mainstream industries such as automobiles, electronics, glass, chemicals, petrochemicals, and pharmaceuticals
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However, China's platinum group metal resources are severely scarce and can only rely on imports or recycling
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? "In China, we are committed to cooperating with companies in the entire precious metal value chain, through more sustainable and innovative solutions, to contribute to the development of China's new materials industry
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" Heraeus Group Management Committee Chairman Mr.
Ling Ruide said
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? In terms of design, the Nanjing plant fully considers the requirements of sustainability and environmental supervision
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Heraeus uses the most advanced technology and strict internal standards to ensure that it exceeds the requirements of China's current environmental regulations
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For example, the exhaust gas must be purified by a high-efficiency purification system before it is discharged, and the waste water will also be treated through a special Heraeus patented process and disposed of according to local standards.

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? In addition, the new factory was designed with full consideration of future expansion needs.
A new wing for precious metal pigments is currently being built, and it is planned to be completed next year
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On the same day, Luo Qun, member of the Standing Committee of the Nanjing Municipal Party Committee and Secretary of the Party Working Committee of Jiangbei New Area, witnessed the signing of school-enterprise cooperation between Heraeus and Nanjing University of Technology
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