RÜTGERS Germany runs the world's largest coal tar distillation plant and expertly processes specialty chemicals in Castrop-Rauxel. Focus: Aromatics from coal tar for paints, coatings, cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, electrode binders, aromatic oils Plant area: 106 ha (262 acres) Available area: 41 ha (101 acres) Infrastructure: Rhine-Herne Canal, oil/dry cargo ports, 22 km railway, highway access