Perstorp

Perstorp launches new Penta plant in India

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...

Ib Jensen (right) takes over from Jan Secher (left) as new CEO of Perstorp Group

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...

Perstorp announces toxicity targets to safeguard health and environment

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...

Jan Secher, President & CEO at Perstorp Group

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....

Perstorp introducing world´s first renewable Oxo products

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...

Perstorp Group has appointed Ulf Berghult as new CFO

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,...

Perstorp enters fertilizer market with chloride-free potassium product

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...

Perstorp unveiled plans to invest in the construction of a new Pentaerythritol (Penta) production facility in Gujarat, India

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...