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Water plays a crucial role in a variety of industrial processing applications. Process water must be treated appropriately and reliably in order to meet very specific requirements, and secure stable and efficient business operations. Kemira´s application experts will recommend the best suitable product from our end-to-end portfolio of high-performing chemical solutions.

Optimized water and process solutions

Whether it’s treating wastewater at a dairy plant or offering solutions to improve battery recycling processes, Kemira’s wide portfolio of innovative products plays an important role in water intensive industries. Working with us presents opportunities to optimize your process efficiency and overall sustainability performance.

Batteries

The battery value chain is highly water-intensive, and the global market for batteries is growing fast, mainly due to rising demand for electric vehicles. From raw material refining to battery recycling, Kemira offers tailored solutions to optimize your process efficiency and help save valuable resources.

Homecare & cosmetics

Our broad portfolio of process chemicals contains a variety of solutions tailored to the specific needs of the homecare and cosmetics industry.

Steel

Steel production processes require vast amounts of treated cooling water. Wastewater coming from the steel manfucturing sites needs specific treatment to comply with regulatory discharge limits and avoid fines. Our experts have decades of application expertise to recommend the best solutions for each individual case.

Food & beverage

The requirements for food and beverage industry wastewater treatment are as diverse as the industry itself. Some of the world´s biggest dairy producers and major food brands trust Kemira to achieve and maintain compliance with tightest regulations and guarantee safe and sustainable operations.

Powerplants

With rising energy needs globally, power plants need to operate as efficiently as possible. Cooling water and wastewater treatment can be optimized with the right selection of high performing chemicals, dosed in the right place at the exact right time.

Construction

Production of aggregates like sand and gravel for the construction industry often requires washing of the materials. Kemira’s knowledge and products for water treatment provide a better removal of silt and clay particles from the water to facilitate a closed water loop with minimum of water discharge.

Chemical offerings optimized with digital services

Our deep R&D and application know-how, secure supply network and complete technology portfolio are some of the reasons why we are the preferred partner for safe, efficient and sustainable chemical water treatment.

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