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QEMETICA Soda Poland launches the second edition of the Support Fund for Social Initiatives Fund - PLN 1 million for the implementation of new ideas in 2025

QEMETICA Soda Poland launches the second edition of the Support Fund for Social Initiatives Fund - PLN 1 million for the implementation of new ideas in 2025

1/2/25
ESG

The call for applications for the second edition of the QEMETICA Soda Polska Social Initiative Support Fund has started. The programme's budget has been significantly increased and is now PLN 1 million, which will enable the implementation of even more projects supporting the local community. The call for applications, which started on 2 January 2025, will last until the end of the month. 

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Qemetica becomes the third player in Europe and the second in North America in precipitated silica market

Qemetica becomes the third player in Europe and the second in North America in precipitated silica market

11/27/24
Corporate

Qemetica has finalised the acquisition of the precipitated silica business from PPG for 1.2 billion zlotys (approximately $310 million) in one of the largest transactions ever carried out by a Polish company on the US market. Thus, Qemetica, the largest producer of, among other things, brewed salt in Poland and the largest supplier of sodium silicate in Europe, has acquired plants in the US and the Netherlands, thereby increasing revenues by more than one billion zlotys. At the same time, the Group becomes the third player in Europe and the second in North America in the market for precipitated silica, which is necessary, among other things, in the production of modern car tyres. American markets will generate revenues equivalent to nearly 800 million zlotys, thus increasing the geographical diversification of Qemetica’s operations. 

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Rising Operating Costs Necessitate Price Adjustments at Qemetica Salz

Rising Operating Costs Necessitate Price Adjustments at Qemetica Salz

11/21/24
Corporate

Challenges from Rising Energy, Labor, and Logistics Costs Addressed with Sustainable Solutions


Rising production costs are challenging many companies, and Qemetica Salz Deutschland is no exception. As a leading manufacturer of vacuum salt in the European Union, Qemetica is committed to delivering top product quality, reliable deliveries, and sustainable production. To continue meeting these standards, a price adjustment for salt tablets will be implemented next year.

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Three Qemetica Group companies rewarded with medals in the prestigious EcoVadis rating - an acknowledgement of the high standards of its sustainability efforts

Three Qemetica Group companies rewarded with medals in the prestigious EcoVadis rating - an acknowledgement of the high standards of its sustainability efforts

11/5/24
Business

Qemetica Silicates has achieved significant success in 2024, raising its last year's rating in the global EcoVadis rating from silver to gold, underlining its commitment to sustainability. The prestigious platform that evaluates the actions of companies in the area of corporate social responsibility around the world also honoured Qemetica Soda Deutschland, again awarding it a silver medal, and Qemetica Soda Polska - which is a producer of soda ash and brewed salt - with a bronze medal. The awards received confirm that the companies, which are part of the international chemical group Qemetica, meet the highest standards in the areas of environmental protection, social action, ethics and supply chain management and operate in accordance with ESG best practices.

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Second reading of the Decarbonisation Index of the Polish Economy: companies unprepared to reduce carbon footprint, although perceived state support is growing

Second reading of the Decarbonisation Index of the Polish Economy: companies unprepared to reduce carbon footprint, although perceived state support is growing

10/21/24
Corporate

In the first half of 2024, decarbonisation and environmental protection were of increasing importance in the activities of companies - this is the conclusion of the second reading of the Decarbonisation Index of the Polish Economy. The second reading of the Index shows a value of 61 points, where 50 points is neutral, above 50 is positive and below 50 is negative, and it is unchanged from the first reading for 2023. The second reading of the Index took into account responses from 111 Polish companies. 

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Qemetica Soda Polska invests in green energy - nearly PLN 100 million in support from the National Fund for Environmental Protection and Water Management for the conversion of a coal-fired boiler to a biomass one in Inowrocław

Qemetica Soda Polska invests in green energy - nearly PLN 100 million in support from the National Fund for Environmental Protection and Water Management for the conversion of a coal-fired boiler to a biomass one in Inowrocław

10/8/24
Corporate

Qemetica Soda Polska, a company belonging to the Qemetica Group, has secured funding from the National Fund for Environmental Protection and Water Management for a project involving the conversion of an existing coal-fired boiler to a 100 per cent biomass-fired boiler at its Inowrocław plant. The NFOŚiGW support of nearly PLN 100 million represents the highest subsidy in Qemetika's history. The conversion of the coal-fired boiler to a biomass-fired boiler is one of the main elements of the company's strategy in the area of energy transformation and will allow the reduction of coal consumption by approximately 100,000 tonnes per year at the Inowrocław plant.

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Qemetica Soda Poland with the effects of an innovative heat recovery project in soda production - a step towards sustainability

Qemetica Soda Poland with the effects of an innovative heat recovery project in soda production - a step towards sustainability

10/3/24
Business

Qemetica Soda Polska - a leading producer of soda ash in Central Europe - has successfully completed a project to recover heat in the production process. The undertaking is part of Qemetica Group's efforts to reduce energy intensity and is the result of close cooperation with experts from GEA Process Engineering. Hot air, previously escaping into the atmosphere, was returned to the soda ash production process, thus reducing the need for process steam produced at the CHP plant.

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David A. Schmidt new member of the Board of Qemetica S.A.

David A. Schmidt new member of the Board of Qemetica S.A.

9/2/24
Corporate

David A. Schmidt joined the Management Board of Qemetica S.A. on the 2nd of September and will be responsible for the group's operations. The Management Board of Qemetica S.A. will operate with a three-member composition: Kamil Majczak, CEO, Marcin Puziak, CFO, and David Schmidt, COO.

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Historic Acquisition by Polish Company in the US – Qemetica Enters Agreement to Acquire Silicas Products Business for USD 310 Million from American PPG

Historic Acquisition by Polish Company in the US – Qemetica Enters Agreement to Acquire Silicas Products Business for USD 310 Million from American PPG

8/29/24
Corporate

Qemetica has signed an agreement with American corporation PPG to purchase its silicas products business for near PLN 1.2 billion (USD 310 million). The Polish chemical group will acquire certain assets of PPG and an operating subsidiary of PPG, which results in the acquisition of two factories (in the US and the Netherlands) and in gaining the right to conduct manufacturing and R&D activities in two additional US locations. PPG’s silica products business manufactures and supplies precipitated silica products to major companies around the world as performance-enhancing additives. Precipitated silica is a raw material essential in the production of “green” tires, batteries, fillers, characterized by stable growth and positive outlook. The acquisition of the silica business will increase Qemetica group's revenue and EBITDA, as well as diversify the group's product range and geographical operations. This acquisition is one of the largest transactions of this type carried out by a Polish company in the US.

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CIECH, and soon Qemetica, wants to reduce CO2 by 63% by 2033 – a new goal approved by the SBTi

CIECH, and soon Qemetica, wants to reduce CO2 by 63% by 2033 – a new goal approved by the SBTi

5/14/24
ESG

CIECH – and as of June Qemetica - has committed to reducing CO2 emissions from Scope 1 and Scope 2 by 63% by 2033 relative to the base year 2019, and has been successfully validated in the Science Based Targets (SBTi), an initiative supporting companies in setting their climate goals based on established scientific knowledge. The Group confirmed its goal in the SBTi as one of the first large industrial companies in Poland.

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