Crisis and Risk Management news (page 2)

Production at the Kaba site will end by April 2018 due to market competition. Alternatives were explored, and supply remains assured. Redundancies will be managed with local authorities.

Production cut due to cheap imports from Argentina and Indonesia, impacting margins and prices. Calls for government action to address unfair trade practices and protect the EU biodiesel industry.

After a 2015 fire, the plant underwent extensive repairs, including a new e-system and modern facilities. Production resumed in five months, with enhanced safety and efficiency measures in place.

The sale includes a 25,000mt emulsions unit with 29 employees. Celanese will still market certain products. The VAE unit will close due to lack of buyers, with production ceasing in October.

From 2011-2014, Reconsil managed the site's closure, including recycling, demolition, and hazardous waste handling. They continue overseeing environmental control and landfill capping.

Declared bankrupt on Nov 21, 2012, the company faced strict government controls, competition, and safety issues. 450 jobs were lost, and no buyer emerged for a relaunch. Annual turnover was €400 million.