- €50 million will be invested in a new membrane electrolysis plant.
- The new plant will replace the existing mercury electrolysis by early 2017.
- PC Loos plans to re-enter the potassium hydroxide market by Q3 2015.
- The investment supports further development of the PC Loos site.
Investment Overview
Tessenderlo Group will invest €50 million at its PC Loos site, part of the Water Treatment business unit. The investment will primarily fund the construction of a new membrane technology-based production plant, replacing the existing mercury electrolysis process.
Regulatory Compliance
The chlorine required for the production of water treatment coagulants is currently manufactured using mercury electrolysis. Due to regulations mandating the phase-out of this technology by the end of 2017, the new membrane electrolysis unit will be operational by early 2017.
Market Re-entry
PC Loos plans to re-enter the potassium hydroxide market by Q3 2015. Potassium hydroxide is used in the production of bio-fuels, de-icing agents, fertilizers, and detergents. The strategic location and internal needs within the Tessenderlo Group will support this market re-entry.
Site Development
In addition to ensuring continuity for current activities, the investment will create new opportunities for further development of the PC Loos site.
