Chemical company Kemira is set to invest a multi-million euro sum in expanding production at its Joutseno chlor-alkali site in Finland. The move is aimed at meeting the growing demand for sodium hydroxide in the country. The investment is expected to be operational by Q4 2018. The Joutseno site produces sodium hydroxide, hydrochloric acid and sodium hypochlorite for the pulp and paper and process industries, as well as municipal water treatment.
Kemira will make a multi-million euro investment to expand production at its Joutseno chlor-alkali site in Finland. The production capacity will be expanded to ensure Kemira’s ability to address the growing need for sodium hydroxide in Finland.
“We invest in the chlor-alkali site production capacity to ensure our ability to effectively serve our customers. The investment continues the previously announced investments in Joutseno site”, says Tommi Kankkunen, VP, Manufacturing, Pulp & Paper segment.
The investment is expected to be operational during the fourth quarter of 2018. Joutseno chlor-alkali site produces sodium hydroxide, hydrochloric acid, and sodium hypochlorite for pulp and paper and process industries as well as municipal water treatment.