- Over EUR 50 million will be invested by 2025 in expanding the Kokkola site.
- Eight new chemical reactors and a packaging plant were commissioned in September.
- A CO2-neutral office building is scheduled for completion by Q1 2024.
- Modifying the waste incineration plant will cut CO2 emissions by 6,000 tons annually.
Investment and Expansion
CABB Group is set to invest over EUR 50 million by 2025 to expand its facilities at the Kokkola site in Finland. This includes the construction of a new office building. The site, operational since 1984, employs over 250 people and is a key player in agrochemical manufacturing. In September, CABB Kokkola commissioned eight new chemical reactors and a packaging plant, significantly boosting production capacities. These expansions are part of a longstanding supply contract with a new customer in the crop protection industry.
New Office Building
Construction has begun on a new administration building, scheduled for completion by the first quarter of 2024. This building will house central functions such as Health, Safety and Environment (HSE), Finance, Administration, and the Supply Chain team. Designed to operate CO2 neutral, the building will use heat captured from manufacturing processes and solar panels installed on the roof.
CO2 Emission Reduction
CABB Kokkola is committed to improving sustainability by reducing CO2 emissions. Since 2020, the energy for production has been sourced entirely from wind and hydropower. A significant step in this direction involves modifying the waste incineration plant, which supplies most of the steam required for production. The plant incinerates over 34,000 tons of aqueous and organic waste annually. Previously, heavy heating oil was used as an additional fuel, but this is being replaced by green fuels from various sources. Successful tests with suppliers have led to long-term cooperation agreements. This change is expected to reduce CO2 emissions by 6,000 tons per year.
