On 25 September, Euro Chlor launched its new 17 Connections interactive tool, revealing how the four foundational Chlor-Alkali chemicals are interconnected across 17 value chains that support everyday life in Europe. Now, we are taking a closer look at these connections through a series of application stories. Our first story follows something we all depend … Continued
The value chain reaction. Few people know that, for example, the same Chlorine that disinfects our drinking water is also used to make the PVC in hospital blood bags. That the same Caustic Soda that purifies aluminium for vehicles also helps to produce textiles. That the same Hydrogen that powers our buses also plays a … Continued
Two new members joined the Euro Chlor Management Committee at its meeting on 10 September and were voted in at the Annual General Assembly on the same day Josef Hamáček, Director SBU Inorganics of Spolchemie, has joined to succeed Jan Křička, who will retire. David Lopes, Executive Board Member and Chief Operating Officer (COO) … Continued
The 2025-2026 Chlor-Alkali Industry Review has just been launched on the occasion of Euro Chlor’s Annual General Assembly on 10 September 2026. This year the publication explains how the past year has tested the resilience of Europe’s Chlor-Alkali industry, leading to competitiveness becoming a central focus of our work. This is explained in the first … Continued
Chlor-alkali chemistry plays a key role in major football championships, for example the UEFA European Championships or the FIFA World Cup: Football boots can be made from many different materials, including nylon and Polyurethane, which makes them light, hard-wearing and comfortable. Polyurethane is even found as a coating on various indoor courts to give the … Continued
Today. Euro Chlor has released a new video that shows that managing the fixed ratio is critical for the viability of Europe’s Chlor-Alkali industry. It illustrates that three essential products have one important ratio. Chlorine, Caustic Soda and Hydrogen are produced together from salt, water and electricity. So, when one is impacted, all three are affected. Keeping this balance is critical for … Continued
Stefanie Demming, Senior Vice President Isocyanates & Precursors Europe of of BASF and Stefano Muffo, Site Manager & Board Member of Società Chimica Bussi, have both joined the Euro Chlor Management Committee this year. We welcome their input and participation. As earlier communicated, Stefanie replaces outgoing Chair Jan Nouwen and Stefano replaces Domenico Greco, who may … Continued
Our 17 Successes show how Chlor-Alkali is used across Europe to benefit everyone. Inspired by this, one of our members has shared how he uses this important chemistry in his personal life… Kornél Balázs, Senior Chief Process Engineer and chemist at BorsodChem (Hungary), is also a passionate angler. He shares his hobby with millions worldwide, … Continued
Markus Mingenbach, Senior Vice President Chlor-Alkali at Nobian, has taken over as new interim Chair of the Euro Chlor Management Committee as of their meeting in Brussels, Belgium on 01 April 2026. Markus will take over as Chair at the Euro Chlor General Assembly on 10 September and will hold the position for the coming … Continued
Click here to take a look at the sixteenth 17 Chlor-Alkali Careers video just launched with an interview with Francesca, HR Manager at Euro Chlor’s member, Società Chimica Bussi. She encourages young people to look at the sector with curiosity as it offers growth opportunity, stability and career development while valuing different skills. Taking ’17’ as our … Continued