Baerlocher Group is a global manufacturer of additives for the plastics industry, with a core focus on PVC. The company develops and supplies stabilizer systems—particularly calcium‑based solutions—along with one‑pack systems, metal soaps (such as calcium and zinc stearates), lubricants, and related processing aids. Its products are used in both rigid and flexible PVC applications and support formulations for virgin and recycled materials.
Baerlocher serves sectors including building and construction (e.g., profiles, pipes), wire and cable, packaging, and automotive. The group operates manufacturing and technical centers across Europe, the Americas, and Asia, providing application development and formulation support to converters and compounders. Baerlocher is privately held and headquartered in Germany.
Also known as Baerlocher GmbH, Baerlocher Germany GmbH & Co. KG, Baerlocher Germany, BARLOCHER (U.K.) LIMITED, Barlocher UK Limited, BARLOCHER U.K. LIMITED, BAERLOCHER UK LIMITED, Baerlocher UK Limited, and Baerlocher UK.
chemXplore tracks 2 projects involving Baerlocher.
Baerlocher's role on them: Owner, Investor / Financier, Operator, and Developer.
Operational activities move into a standalone German entity to separate holding functions and focus on European PVC stabilisers and specialty additives.
Baerlocher promotes replacing tin stabilizers with calcium–zinc systems offering lower CO₂ footprint, regulatory compliance, and equipment‑compatible formulations.
Five-decade evolution from distributor to UK producer; 1997 production start, 2000 granules, 2022 capacity +50% to meet recyclable-PVC demand in UK & Ireland.
The Bury plant will boost its Calcium-based PVC stabiliser capacity by over 50% in 2022, supporting local demand and adapting to regulatory changes.
The groundbreaking ceremony in Akhisar included speeches, project updates, and tree planting. The plant, operational by end of 2014, will produce 40,000 tons of stabilizers and feature a technical lab.
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