Circular Economy and the Finchimica Project
On June 3rd, the new Hydrochem Italia facilities in Pieve were officially inaugurated in the presence of authorities, unions, and workers. As part of the relaunch plan for the production…
Production of potassium hydroxide starts up in Pieve Vergonte
On April 15, 2021, the new plant for the production of chlorine and potassium hydroxide was started up in Pieve Vergonte, on the premises of Hydrochem Italia s.r.l. , part…
Research and Development Project EN.TE.R.PR.I.S.E. (2021-2022)
Altair Chimica submitted an application in 2020 for funding as part of the call for Research and Development Projects by the Region of Tuscany (within the Regional Operational Programme for…
Project GREEN FIELD P.E.A.S. Concluded
R&D Project Aimed at the Energy Efficiency of Corporate Production Processes and the Establishment from GREEN FIELD of Production Plants for Solid Potassium Hydroxide, Epichlorohydrin, Acrylic Acid, and Potassium Sulfate.…
Thanks to the new high-efficiency cogenerator, electricity self-production is up 40%
A new cogeneration power plant was inaugurated in Saline di Volterra with a capacity of over 2,000 kWe: it will help cover the needs of the plant which, in the…
Esseco Group Acquires Hydrochem Italia
On March 28, 2019, a meeting was held at the Ministry of Economic Development regarding the Hydrochem Italia S.r.l. site in Pieve Vergonte (VB). The meeting was chaired by the…
Production capacity of caustic potash flakes at the factory in Saline increases by 50%
At the beginning of November 2020, the new plant for the production of potassium hydroxide (KOH) anhydrous in flake form was inaugurated in Saline di Volterra. Thanks to a further…
Altair Chimica Awarded as the Best Enterprise in the Province of Pisa
In relation to the excellent managerial performance of the 2018 financial statements (the last available for analysis), Altair Chimica was chosen among the best Italian companies by the Scientific Committee…
Impact of COVID-19 on Altair Chimica organization
While COVID-19 outbreak continues to spread globally and governments are taking increasingly strict measures to limit its impacts, Altair Chimica have adopted specific measures to protect the health of its…
Water treatment during COVID 19 crisis: Questions and Answers
Supply security for critical chemicals needed for water supply and sanitation during COVID-19-crisis Altair Chimica is an active member of INCOPA (european INorganic COagulants Producers Association) and produces inorganic coagulants…