- Since 2018, over 100 million Swiss francs have been invested in Pratteln's infrastructure.
- Upgrades include the electrolysis plant and process control system, to be completed by March 2021.
- Primary raw materials used are chlorine and sulphur trioxide.
- Price increases will offset some upgrade costs and rising production expenses due to the pandemic.
Investment Overview
Since 2018, the CABB Group has invested over 100 million Swiss francs in modernizing its Pratteln site. These investments focus on enhancing infrastructure, energy supply, and process control systems.
Production Enhancements
The Pratteln site operates an integrated production system using primary raw materials such as chlorine and sulphur trioxide. These materials are used to manufacture base chemicals and intermediate products, which are either further processed or delivered directly to customers. Side streams from production are separated, purified, and reused.
Infrastructure Upgrades
Recent upgrades include expanding the electrolysis plant and related production units, as well as updating the process control system to state-of-the-art technology. These improvements are scheduled for completion by the end of March 2021, marking a significant milestone in the multi-year investment program.
Impact on Customers
The investments aim to improve safety, stability, and reliability in production quality. Customers sourcing base chemicals and intermediate products directly from the plant, as well as those using CABB Pratteln for exclusive synthesis of specialty products, will benefit from these enhancements. However, some of the costs for these upgrades will be passed on to customers through price increases, partly due to rising production and logistics costs from the coronavirus pandemic.
Future Plans
Building on these modernizations, further investments are planned to support long-term growth with core products. The CABB Group will continue its investment program over the next several years to maintain and enhance its production capabilities.
