{"id":1154,"date":"2024-07-26T04:09:41","date_gmt":"2024-07-26T08:09:41","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.packagingindustrynews.com\/?p=1154"},"modified":"2024-07-26T04:09:41","modified_gmt":"2024-07-26T08:09:41","slug":"kemira-boosts-bleaching-production-capacity-in-brazil","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.packagingindustrynews.com\/?p=1154","title":{"rendered":"Kemira boosts bleaching production capacity in Brazil"},"content":{"rendered":"


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The expansion is set for completion by Q4 2024. Credit: Carl Tim via Shutterstock. <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/p><\/div>\n

Kemira<\/a>, a provider of sustainable chemical solutions, has announced an investment aimed at expanding the sodium chlorate production capacity at its Ortigueira facility in Brazil.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n

This strategic move is set to support the growing bleached pulp market in South America.\u00a0<\/p>\n

The expansion project is set to be operational by the last quarter (Q4) of 2024 and is set to increase the plant\u2019s capacity by more than 10%.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Kemira Pulp & Paper president Harri Eronen said: \u201cThis investment strongly indicates our commitment to our pulp and paper customers in the region. They trust Kemira because of our strong know-how in fibre processing and bleaching applications, which produce strong, bright and clean pulp for paper, board and tissues.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n

Sodium chlorate, a crucial component in the production of chlorine dioxide, is extensively used in pulp mills.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n

Known for preserving pulp yield and enhancing strength more effectively than other oxidants, the chemical stands as a key bleaching agent.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n

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