A new solution is born

Production of the solvent isophorone starts in 1962 at the Herne (Germany) fertilizer plant of Hibernia AG.

The development of the new solvent results from our team's search for alternative ways to dispose of or recycle acetone.

Made in Germany

Isophorone production takes place at the Hibernia plant in Herne I, known later as the Herne plant of Evonik Industries AG.

Marl for Powder Coatings

Evonik has played a major role in the development of powder coating technology from the very beginning.

Since 1972 the raw materials used by powder coating manufacturers worldwide have been produced in Marl, Germany.

Doubling capacities

By commissioning our second integrated isophorone line, we increased our production capacities of isophorone twofold.

Opening up the Americas

The commissioning of the third integrated isophorone line in Alabama, USA, enabled us to double production capacities for isophorone.

From here, we primarily serve customers and markets in both North and South America.

Hello Belgium

Intelligent engineering work converted our multi-purpose facility in Antwerp to a dedicated IPD one, significantly increasing our production capacity.

Cutting edge technology triples capacity

The fourth isophorone line goes into operation in Herne and thanks to the latest technologies, these plants helped us to triple our production capacity.

Welcome to Shanghai

By commissioning our fifth integrated isophorone line in Shanghai, China, we consolidated our global presence making us by far the world's largest manufacturer of isophorone products.

Another world first from Evonik coming soon!

Now, to celebrate the 60th anniversary of our invention of isophorone we are going green with our latest breakthrough.

Join us in our mission to reduce C0₂ emissions.