Kemira has announced plans to invest a “low double-digit millions of euros” sum to build a reactivation plant for activated carbon at its Helsingborg site in Sweden. Due to be operational in 2H 2027, this will supply the Nordic drinking water and wastewater markets and is part of a long-term strategy to double the water treatment business. It follows the acquisition of Norit’s UK reactivation business, Purton Carbons.
Packaging giant Cascades has chosen Kemira as the primary chemical supplier for the Bear Island mill in Virginia, which it is converting to produce lightweight 100% recycled linerboard and medium grades. This is due to be completed by the end of 2022 and to have 465,00 tonnes/year of capacity when in full operation.
Solenis, which was formerly part of Ashland, has completed the transfer of BASF’s paper wet-end and water chemicals, after all of the relevant regulatory approvals were received.
