Carmel Olefins

Carmel Olefins Overview

Carmel Olefins manufactures petrochemical products that are used as raw materials for the plastics industry, including standard and special grades of polypropylene (PP) and a broad range of low-density polyethylene. The company exports to countries worldwide. Its flagship product, Ipethene, is used for film or pipe extrusion, blow molding, injection molding, and compounding of films for agriculture and packaging applications. Another of Carmel's key products is Capilene, which is used for a range of PP homopolymers and impact and random copolymers, manufactured to various standards and grades. Capilene is used for garden furniture, cabinets, lockers, storage systems, toys, and transparent films. Capilene PP products are environmentally friendly, nontoxic, and recyclable. Carmel Olefins was founded through a merger of existing businesses and is now a private company owned by Oil Refineries Ltd.

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Oct 20, 2016 · www.ynetnews.com

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Haifa Bay once again highly polluted by smoke and fire

Oil Refineries LTD. experienced a malfunction in its monomer facility, causing a large flame and black smoke to be emitted from the torch atop Carmel Olefins in Haifa Bay. This incident is the latest in a series of similar occurrences, leading to concerns about the companys control over its facilities. The Ministry of Environmental Protection is investigating the emissions and has summoned the factorys managers for a meeting. Local residents and city council members have expressed anger and called for the closure of the Carmel Olefins factory. The Haifa municipality opposes the expansion of such facilities and advocates for a shift towards clean energy.

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Feb 23, 2016 · www.globes.co.il

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Environment Ministry warns Carmel Olefins on pollution

A check on the Oil refineries unit in Haifa revealed hundreds of thousands of leaks of poisonous and carcinogenic materials. The Ministry of Environmental Protection sent a summons to a hearing before issuing an injunction closing down the companys production facilities. The company is considered one of the leading producers of unstable pollutant emissions in Haifa Bay. Studies show high levels of morbidity and cancer incidence in Haifa, with air pollution being a major cause. The Ministry of Environmental Protection is taking action to preserve the health of Haifa Bay residents.

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HaHistadrut Avenue, Haifa, Israel

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