Perstorp
Global specialty chemicals innovator Perstorp, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Malaysia’s Petronas Chemicals Group Berhad (PCG), announced that the animal nutrition focused plant in Waspik, the Netherlands has officially reduced its direct emissions in scope 1& 2 to report zero over 2024. To be able to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, Perstorp Waspik has taken several steps including replacing all...
Perstorp Group announces new leadership within its Animal Nutrition business, with Ian Atterbury joining as Senior Vice President, effective January 13th, 2025. Atterbury is an established executive leader and has over 30 years’ experience in the animal nutrition industry. He has been working globally for the majority of his career. Additionally, he has a strong background in leading and growing...
Swedish speciality chemicals company Perstorp has built and commissioned a state-of-the-art, ISCC Plus certified plant in western India to meet the growing market demand for penta chemicals. Located in Sayakha, Bharuch, in the state of Gujarat, the plant was ceremonially inaugurated on 20 February 2024. “This is the largest investment in Asia so far, in Perstorp’s history. It will further...
Effective March 1st, Ib Jensen takes over from Jan Secher as Chief Executive Officer of Perstorp Group, a specialty chemicals company headquartered in Malmö, Sweden and since 2022 part of Petronas Chemicals Group Berhad (PCG for short). Ib Jensen is a highly respected senior industry executive with a long career as CFO and extensive experience from M&A and integration of acquired companies...
Leading sustainable solutions provider Perstorp further strengthens their commitment towards significantly reducing their environmental impact by releasing two new 2030 sustainability targets for (eco) toxicity. The targets intend to ensure that no chemicals of concern reach the consumer or professional market, and that newly developed products are safe and sustainable by design. In order to reach...
Perstorp, a global leader in the specialty chemicals market with a focus on polyols & solutions, advanced chemicals and animal nutrition, has been granted a liquidity enhancing Revolving Credit Facility of SEK 600 m. Perstorp Group has grown steadily over the last few years and has ambitious plans for the future. This RCF will support the company in its development, will protect Perstorp from the...
Perstorp is pioneering the Oxo-market by launching the first partly renewable carboxylic acids - 2-Ethylhexanoic Acid Pro and Valeric Acid Pro. 2-EHA Pro is based on 25% renewable raw materials, and Valeric Acid Pro contains 20% renewable content. The renewable material consists of biogas, and replaces natural gas using the mass balance concept. Users can expect the same quality as the existing 2...
Ulf Berghult has been appointed new CFO at Perstorp Holding AB as of mid-February. Ulf is a senior executive with a very solid background, most recently he comes from the position as CFO at Trelleborg, a position he has held since 2012. Previous experience includes similar positions at companies like Thule Group, Dometic and Oriflame. “I am excited to join Perstorp, which is a successful company...
Perstorp is entering the fertilizer market through the launch of Amicult K42. This chloride-free potassium source is shown to have a high solubility and absorption rate, without increasing salinity or clogging foliar and drip irrigation systems. Amicult K42 is now being launched in selected markets. “With high-salinity and arid agricultural land increasing, it’s time for more refined fertilizer...
Perstorp, a global leader in the specialty chemicals market, has unveiled plans to invest in the construction of a new Pentaerythritol (Penta) production facility in Gujarat, India. Representatives from the Perstorp Executive Leadership Team, were joined by government officials, employees and selected guests at a groundbreaking ceremony for the new plant held on November 6. The world scale, green...
