BorsodChem is a Hungary-based chemical manufacturer headquartered in Kazincbarcika and part of Wanhua Chemical Group. The company produces isocyanates (MDI and TDI) and key intermediates such as aniline, nitrobenzene, and nitric acid, as well as chlor-alkali products including caustic soda and chlorine. Its operations are centered on large, integrated production units and supporting utilities at its main site.
BorsodChem’s materials are used primarily in polyurethane applications—such as flexible and rigid foams, coatings, adhesives, sealants, and elastomers—and in a range of industrial processes. The company supplies customers across Europe and other markets, with operations oriented toward continuous improvement in process safety, energy efficiency, and environmental compliance.
chemXplore tracks 5 projects involving BorsodChem.
BorsodChem's role on them: Owner, Operator, and Developer.
The acquisition raises concerns over job losses, foreign ownership, and automation, but offers potential in green chemistry and highlights the need for regulatory reassessment and community resilience.
The new 660 MTD nitric acid plant in Hungary will use Casale’s NA2000 dual-pressure process. Casale will provide the license, basic engineering, and site assistance.
To meet rising global demand, the TDI crystallization unit at the Kazincbarcika plant in Hungary will double capacity. The new unit is under construction, with start-up expected in Q3 2018.
The company is replacing its mercury-based chlorine unit with a membrane plant by Dec 2017. A new 8000 m3 caustic soda tank will be operational from Jan 2015 to ensure stable supplies.
The new TDI plant in Kazincbarcika, Hungary, has a capacity of 160 kilotons/year, expandable to 200. It enhances production efficiency and supports Wanhua's global growth strategy.
New TDI plant and MDI plant revamp in Hungary will boost capacity and quality. MDI plant shutdown for seven weeks may cause disruptions, but aims to meet future market needs.
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