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Discover our portfolio of potassium derivatives, brominated chemicals and chlorine-based solutions, manufactured in France at our Thann site to meet the needs of demanding industrial applications. Explore our product range below or contact our team of specialits.
POTASSIUM DERIVATIVES
From potassium hydroxide to potassium carbonate and bicarbonate, PPC offers a global portfolio of potassium derivatives in liquid and solid forms.
Brominated Derivatives
Our portfolio of organic and inorganic brominated compounds is supported by proven bromination and hydrobromination expertise delivering solutions for specialty chemicals, pharmaceuticals, and demanding industrial processes.
Chlorine
Chlorine plays a vital role in our everyday lives. Building on our integrated chlor-alkali manufacturing expertise, PPC supplies high-quality chlorine supporting essential chemical processes and industrial applications.
Hydrochloric Acid
Reliable supply, consistent quality and expertise on hydrochloric acid solutions - HCl for water treatment, steel processing and industrial manufacturing.
SODIUM HYPOCHLORITE
From drinking water to industrial sanitation, sodium hypochlorite plays a vital role.
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Our expertise
Expertise That Goes Beyond the Product
Pillars:
Industrial Know-How
Product & Application Expertise
Responsive Customer Support
Applications
Supporting a Wide Range of Industrial Applications
Different industries require different product characteristics. Explore how our chemical portfolio supports demanding manufacturing processes
Chemical Processing
Agriculture & Agrochemicals
Food Applications
Personal Care
Energy & Industrial Processes
FACTS AND FIGURES
Key Facts and Company Figures for Daily Operations
Employees
Approx. 265 employees support safe chemical production, and daily operations.
Surface area
Ca. 7.7-ha site area supports safe chemical production operations, daily.
State-of-the-art electrolysis technology
Enabling the sustainable use of resources and energy during production.
On-site production
Established in 1808, unique expertise obtained from over 200 years of chemical production expertise in Thann
Products made on-site
Potassium Derivatives, Brominated Derivatives, Chlorine, Hydrochloric Acid, Sodium Hypochlorite
Fully integrated production facilities
Providing an end-to-end supply chain that keeps safety and reliability risks to a minimum.
OUR HISTORY
Our Legacy and Chemical Heritage Through Generations
1808
Industrialist Philippe-Charles Kestner and Thann pharmacist Joseph Willien sign a memorandum of association for the manufacturing of chemical products in Thann, ratifying the birth of the Thann chemical site.
1816
The Kestner Frères company employs 30 people and produces sulfuric, nitric and tartaric acids.
1927
Start-up of a potassium electrolysis unit.
1931
The company is renamed Potasse et Produits Chimiques (PPC).
1932
First production of mineral bromides.
1951
First production of brominated organic products.
1971
PPC becomes a subsidiary of the French chemical group Rhône-Poulenc.
1993
PPC is acquired by the American group Ethyl Corporation, one of the world’s leading companies for brominated products.
1994
Ethyl Corporation's specialty chemicals business is spun off as an independent, publicly traded company named Albemarle Corporation. PPC is renamed Albemarle PPC.
2006
The company is acquired by International Chemical Investors Group (ICIG) and integrated into ICIG’s Fine Chemicals platform, the WeylChem Group of Companies. The company is again renamed Potasse et Produits Chimiques.
2013
Construction starts on a new membrane electrolysis plant for potassium hydroxide (KOH).
2015
Start-up of a new state-of-the-art membrane electrolysis facility for the production of potassium hydroxide (KOH).
2019
The company is renamed Vynova PPC.
2026
The company is renamed Potasse et Produits Chimiques.
Our Team
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- Potasse et Produits Chimiques SAS - ISO 9001:2015 (English version)
- Potasse et Produits Chimiques SAS - ISO 14001:2015 (English version)
- Potasse et Produits Chimiques SAS - ISO 45001:2018 (English version)
- Potasse et Produits Chimiques SAS - ISO 45001:2018 (English version)
- Potasse et Produits Chimiques SAS - ISO 45001:2018 (English version)
- Potasse et Produits Chimiques SAS - ISO 45001:2018 (English version)
- Potasse et Produits Chimiques SAS - ISO 45001:2018 (English version)
- Potasse et Produits Chimiques SAS - ISO 45001:2018 (English version)
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