Qemetica news

High energy costs and competition force plant closure, impacting jobs. Support sought for fair competition and cost reduction. Diversification and global investments underway.

The project will cut coal use by 100,000 tonnes annually, reduce CO2 by 200,000 tonnes, and includes a biomass fuel system, aiming for zero coal by 2033. Completion is expected in 2027.

The $310M transaction, closing in Q4 2024, includes manufacturing sites in the US and Netherlands. PPG will focus on coatings and specialty products. QEMETICA aims to expand globally.

A new furnace will boost sodium silicate production by 30%, cut CO2 emissions by 20%, and increase annual revenue by PLN 60 million. Completion is expected by end of 2021.

An impairment loss of PLN 36.8M was recorded due to halted steam supplies, affecting EBITDA and net results. Production stopped on Sept 18, 2019. Future decisions pending by year-end.

Production halt due to a 135% steam price hike. Exploring new steam sources and severance packages for employees. Plant hibernation won't impact 2021 EBITDA target of over PLN 900 million.

The new line boosts production by 80%, adding 50,000 tonnes annually. It targets the pharmaceutical market, especially dialysis, and meets high-quality standards with advanced logistics and GMP certification.

CAC will handle all phases of constructing a crystallization plant in Stassfurt, integrating it into the existing complex. The plant will produce 110,000 tonnes of pharmaceutical-grade sodium bicarbonate annually.

Modernizing German plants to produce pharmaceutical-grade sodium bicarbonate, including dialysis soda, with completion by 2019. Investment exceeds PLN 100 mln, boosting capacity to 110,000 tonnes annually.

The preparatory stage for a new salt plant in Stassfurt, Germany, has begun. The plant aims to produce 450,000 tons of dry salt annually, targeting West European markets.

Valmet will supply a flue gas desulphurization and denitrification system to a CHP plant in Poland, reducing emissions and extending plant life. The project is valued at around EUR 40 million.

CIECH boosts soda capacity by 60,000 tonnes and increases dry salt output to 1.7 tonnes/day, investing PLN 342 million to enhance competitiveness and meet market demand.