Kemira news

• 27 March 2025

  IFF and Kemira Launch Joint Venture for Biobased Materials Production

  Alpha Bio will invest €130M to produce 44,000 MT of biopolymers by 2027, using IFF's DEB technology in Finland, creating 30 jobs and offering sustainable alternatives to fossil-based products.
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  17 November 2021

  Kemira Completes UK Water Treatment Chemicals Capacity Expansion

  Annual production of ferric-based water treatment chemicals in Goole increased by 100,000 tons. Ellesmere Port's aluminum-based output rose by 30,000 tons. Total UK production exceeds 350,000 tons.
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  24 October 2019

  Kemira Invests Millions in UK Water Treatment Chemicals Production

  The investment will nearly double the Goole plant's capacity, driven by rising demand for coagulants due to stricter phosphorus removal regulations, ensuring customers meet future standards.
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  6 April 2018

  Kemira Expands Chlor-Alkali Production in Finland

  The expansion will meet the growing demand for sodium hydroxide in Finland and is set to be operational by Q4 2018, enhancing service to pulp, paper, and water treatment industries.
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  7 November 2017

  Kemira Expands Joutseno Production Line, Nearly Doubles Capacity

  The new sodium chlorate line uses patented technology, boosting capacity. The €50M project employed 200 people and supports growing demand in the pulp and paper industry.
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  25 October 2017

  Kemira to Invest EUR 30 Million in Polymer Technology for CEOR

  The investment will expand polymer manufacturing capacity at Botlek, Netherlands, with new operations expected by early 2019, driven by anticipated customer demand and tailored innovation.

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  16 October 2014

  Kemira Boosts Production at San Giorgio Site

  The San Giorgio site will expand production lines for anionic and cationic products, enhancing tissue and board chemistries, ensuring efficient service to European and Middle Eastern markets.
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  11 September 2014

  Kemira Invests in Oulu Hydrogen Peroxide Plant

  Due to rising demand for pulp chemicals, a multi-million euro investment will enhance efficiency and capabilities, supporting future pulp mill expansions and the pulp and paper industry in Europe.
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  23 April 2014

  Kemira Starts Production at New Tarragona Plant

  The new plant produces aluminum and iron-based coagulants for water treatment, leveraging a partnership with Bayer MaterialScience for raw materials, enhancing Kemira's market position in EMEA.
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  9 December 2013

  Kemira's Dormagen Plant Now Operational

  The new plant produces aluminum-based coagulants for water treatment, leveraging a partnership for sustainable raw material access and offering economic and environmental benefits.
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  11 February 2011

  Kemira to Build Coagulant Plants in Germany and Spain

  The EUR 40 million investment will utilize HCl from Bayer's polyurethane production for water treatment. Existing plants in the Netherlands and Spain will be restructured, with minimal personnel impact.
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  24 July 2008

  Kemira Boosts Formic Acid Capacity in Oulu

  The Oulu plant expansion increases formic acid production by 30%, adds tank capacity, and enhances technology and energy efficiency, strengthening market position.