Purification unit at Vynova’s new KOH facility in Tessenderlo
Vynova Group (www.vynova-group.com) inaugurated its new, state-of-the-art potassium hydroxide (KOH) membrane electrolysis facility in Tessenderlo, Belgium. The plant is the result of a major conversion project which was concluded in April 2018, ahead of schedule. The project involved a €65-million investment and is part of a larger investment program of more than €100 million at the Tessenderlo site.
The KOH facility has been converted to the latest generation membrane technology and is a major step forward in terms of sustainability and energy efficiency.
“We are very pleased with the flawless execution of this world-scale investment. The new facility enables us to produce a top-quality product that is fit for demanding applications, for example in the food and pharmaceuticals industry”, says Luc Leunis, Vynova Executive Vice President Monomers Operations.
“Our new Tessenderlo facility will enable us to continue as a reliable partner for our customers and is a sign of our long-term commitment to the KOH market”, comments Jacques Sturm, Vynova Vice President Sales & Marketing Potassium Derivatives.
“We are the only company able to supply potassium hydroxide and potassium carbonate liquid from two European production sites – in Tessenderlo and Thann (France) – and this investment further strengthens our position as Europe’s number one supplier of potassium derivatives”, adds Jacques Sturm.