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Kemira plans to build a re-activation plant for activated carbon

Kemira plans to expand its Helsingborg manufacturing site in Sweden and to invest low double-digit millions of euros in building a reactivation plant for activated carbon. The new plant would add significant new capacity to reactivate activated carbon for the Nordic drinking water and wastewater market. The expansion project plans are a part of Kemira’s long-term strategy to double its water treatment business. The pre-engineering phase of the project is currently ongoing. The new plant is expected to be operational in the second half of 2027 subject to the final investment decision and environmental permits. Kemira also recently acquired Norit’s UK reactivation businessPurton Carbons Limited.  

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