On 1 February 2016, Vynova Tessenderlo NV, Vynova Runcorn Ltd and Potasse et Produits Chimiques SAS (PPC) announced that they will combine their overall sales and business management activities under Vynova International. The new integrated sales team will cover all of the chlor-alkali products being produced on these 3 sites.
The set of products includes liquid chlorine, potassium hydroxide liquid, potassium hydroxide solid, several grades of potassium carbonate, hydrochloric acid, sodium hypochlorite and caustic soda liquid.
The team comprises 7 account managers spread over Europe. Contracting entities for the customers remain as is, being Vynova Tessenderlo NV, Vynova Runcorn Ltd and Potasse et Produits Chimiques SAS (PPC). The team is managed by Peter Oosterveer in his role of Sales & Marketing Manager. Furthermore the team is supported by two Product Managers being Jacques Sturm (for chlorine and potassium derivatives) and Marc Van Calster (for sodium hypochlorite, hydrochloric acid and caustic soda liquor).
The new combination makes Vynova International the only KOH producer in Europe who can offer their customers products from multiple sites. Potasse et Produits Chimiques SAS has completed the conversion of their cellroom in November 2015. Vynova Tessenderlo announced their conversion to membrane in August 2015. Vynova International will have production units in northern and southern Europe and will therefore become the number one supplier of potassium derivatives in Europe, with a long-term commitment to the chlor-alkali industry.
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:
Ms. Sibel Cumcu
Phone: +49 69 506 999 0
Email: info@ic-investors.com
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:
WeylChem
Jessica Moser
Phone: +33 389 386312
Email: jessica.moser@ppchemicals.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, 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 & Runcorn
Petra Tjardes
Phone: +49 4425 982281
Email: petra.tjardes@vynova-group.com
Vynova Tessenderlo, Beek & Mazingarbe
Kris Forier
Phone: +32 13 610287
Email: kris.forier@vynova-group.com