11/03 2019

Axelera cluster always on top!

The French cluster for the chemical and environmental sectors is now on its phasis #4, thanks to the renewed support of the French Government. The AXELERA cluster is a network of 322 members, industry players, research and training in chemistry and environment. This collaborative cluster is a real competitive advantage for regional chemical industry including […]

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07/02 2019

Success for the Axelera Business Club!

Companies of the site and innovative solution providers from the Axelera cluster network participated in the meeting organized on the Chemical Park, around thematics as digital, process intensification, environnement, energy efficiency, analysis… Nice exemple of collaboration to promote business opportunities between chemical companies, providers, start-ups, with full support from local communities.

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01/12 2018

Chemical Industry Energy Environment: call for expression of interest

Grenoble-Alpes Métropole and Grenoble Chemical Park launch a call for expression of interest in the chemical, energy & environment industries during the “Pollutec” trade show. Grenoble-Alpes Métropole and Grenoble Chemical Park want to promote initiatives and projects in the fields of greentech, cleantech, eco-efficient factories, biosourced products, renewable raw materials, hydrogen for mobility, renewable or […]

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27/11 2018

Meet us at Pollutec!

Grenoble Chemical Park participates in the Pollutec international trade show for environmental equipment, services and technologies that holds on 27-30 November 2018 in Lyon, France. Meet us on the Axelera booth (H4-F92) or on the Auvergne Rhône-Alpes Region booth (H4-K92) and let’s talk about Chemistry, Energy and Environment!

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09/10 2018

Sustainable Developpement results and perspectives

The 9th October, companies of the chemical complex organized their yearly meeting with local stakeholders (authorities, communities, NGOs, neighbours…). This was an excellent opportunity to promote achievements on sustainable development (safety, environment, communication, projects…), projects and investments. Among topics presented: – new electrolys plant of the site (Vencorex) – development of pilot projects for recycling […]

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26/09 2018

Visit of the Ambassador of Thailand in France

Vencorex welcomed a delegation led by His Excellency Mr. Sihasak Phuangketkeow, Ambassador of Thailand in France. Vencorex, the most important company of Grenoble Chemical Park is fully supported by the Thai group PTTGC, especially on all the investments engaged during last years. This visit was informal, but linked with an official program, dedicated to new […]

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13/09 2018

MINATEC Grenoble welcomes Axelera’s quarterly meeting.

The connection of Grenoble Chemical Park with the heat urban network is one of the topics presented during this event. It is one more example of the industrial ecology approach developped by Grenoble Chemical Park. Axelera is an international cluster around chemicals and environment.

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31/07 2018

Univ. Grenoble Alps joins the Top 200 World Universities

The latest academic subject rankings have ranked Univ. Grenoble Alpes as France’s number one university in 7 disciplines, as well as in the top 50 best universities in the world in 8 disciplines. Overall, Univ. Grenoble Alpes is cited in the top 150-200 in the general rankings, and among the top 7-9 French universities.   […]

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27/07 2018

The Technological Risk Prevention Plan (PPRT) of Pont-de-Claix is now approved.

 It is an important step, following the implementation of technical dispositions dedicated to reduce the risks at source, as the new electrolysis plant of Vencorex. Works on nearby buildings will be made in order to improve safety for the neighbours. All the process is managed with permanent concertation with all the stakeholders: authorities, industrials, communities, […]

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21/06 2018

Vencorex gets EN 896 standard qualification for its caustic soda

This European standard applies to sodium hydroxide, the soda used for the treatment of water intended for human consumption. This certification was possible thanks to the switch to membrane technology for electrolysis. It will allow development of soda business on new high added value markets.  

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