Duslo, a.s.

Duslo, a.s. is one of the leading chemical industry companies in Slovakia, headquartered in Šaľa. It specializes in the production of mineral fertilizers, rubber chemicals, dispersions and adhesives, magnesium chemistry products, and other specialty chemicals for industrial and agricultural applications.

The company operates its primary manufacturing facilities in Šaľa, with additional operations in Bratislava and Strážske. Key processes include ammonia and nitric acid production, which serve as intermediates for a range of nitrogen fertilizers in granular and liquid forms. It also manufactures stabilizers and accelerators for the tire and technical rubber sectors, PVAC-based dispersions and adhesives under brands like Duvilax, feed urea, and high-purity magnesium hydroxide compliant with European Pharmacopoeia standards. Certifications include ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, and ISO 50001.

Duslo, a.s. forms part of the international Agrofert group, a major player in chemicals, agriculture, and related sectors across Europe. Founded in 1958 as Dusikáreň Šaľa, it evolved through national enterprise status to a joint-stock company in 1994 and joined Agrofert in 2005, incorporating entities like Istrochem. The company employs around 1,650 people directly and supports thousands more indirectly in the region.

In the industry, Duslo ranks as a significant European producer of nitrogen fertilizers and a global supplier of rubber chemicals. It has pursued extensive decarbonisation, achieving approximately 70% GHG emissions reduction since 1990 through measures like fuel switching, process optimizations, and investments in renewable energy and green hydrogen projects. The company co-organized the INCITE conference on industrial transformation and emissions, presented its sustainability initiatives, and hosted visits to its Šaľa plant.