Following its August 2015 announcement, Vynova Group, an affiliate of ICIG, confirms it has started with the field construction of the new world scale KOH membrane facility at its Tessenderlo (Belgium) site.
With the final awarding of the EPC contract to thyssenkrupp Uhde Chlorine Engineers, the project is fully on schedule for an early 2018 completion with uninterrupted supply of KOH ensured for its customers.
This investment in a new state-of-the-art membrane electrolysis facility, which will replace the existing mercury cellroom, reconfirms Vynova's commitment to the KOH market.
Through this conversion, and with the consolidation between the ICIG affiliates Vynova Belgium and Potasse et Produits Chimiques SAS (PPC) in France, ICIG will become the leading membrane producer of KOH in Europe with a unique potassium derivative product range.
About Potasse et Produits Chimiques S.A.S. (PPC)
Potasse et Produits Chimiques, located in Thann (France), is present in basic chemistry with the production of chlorine and potassium derivatives. The company is also an important actor in brominated derivatives compound production.
Contact:
Jessica Scheer
Phone +33 389 386312
Email: jessica.scheer@weylchem.com
About Vynova
Vynova Group is a major player in the European suspension PVC, caustic soda (NaOH), and caustic potash (KOH) markets. Founded on July 1, 2015, it operates its businesses based on the vast experience dating back to EVC, LVM and INEOS ChlorVinyls. Vynova stands for continuity and reliability, and excellence in quality and service through partnering with our clients. It operates a growth strategy based on a healthy financial structure. Its sites located in the UK, France, Belgium, the Netherlands and Germany constitute a set of well integrated chemical supply chains, from salt to PVC. Vynova Group employs approximately 1,250 employees. Visit our website: www.vynova-group.com
Contact:
Vynova Wilhelmshaven GmbH
Petra Tjardes
Phone +49 4425 982281
Email: petra.tjardes@vynova-group.com
Vynova Belgium N.V.
Kris Forier
Phone +32 13 610287
Email: kris.forier@vynova-group.com
About International Chemical Investors Group (ICIG)
International Chemical Investors Group (ICIG) is a privately owned industrial holding company focusing on chemicals and pharmaceutical businesses. Since inception in 2004, ICIG has acquired more than 24 businesses, all of which have origins in major global chemical or pharmaceutical corporations, and are independently managed. ICIG companies are employing approximately 6,000 employees operating 28 manufacturing facilities in Europe and the United States with total sales in excess of Euro 2 billion. For more information about International Chemical Investors Group: www.ic-investors.com.
Contact:
Sibel Cumcu
Phone: +49 69 506 999 0
Email: info@ic-investors.com
