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Kem One will be taking part in PVC 2024 in Edinburgh (UK) from 16 to 18 April 2024

02/04/24

PVC 2024, the "World Conference on Polyvinyl Chloride", is a key event for players in the sector. Kem One, Europe's 2nd largest PVC producer, will be present on stand 16 and at a technical conference on 17 April at 11.45am


Three major projects celebrated at the Kem One site in Fos-sur-Mer

28/09/23

On 19 September 2023, the Kem One industrial site at Fos-sur-Mer brought together 400 employees, partners and local authorities to celebrate three major projects.


- 75% reduction in water consumption at our Balan plant by 2030

22/08/23

On 21 August 2023, the Kem One plant in Balan received a visit from three ministers as part of the "Water Plan". The teams presented the solutions already implemented and the prospects for reducing water consumption.


Paolo Barbieri is appointed Chief Executive Officer of Kem One

03/04/23

On April 3, Paolo Barbieri takes over as CEO of Kem One. He brings to the company his international experience in the chemical sector.


Alcor’s inaugural voyage on the Rhone, Kem One’s new hybrid boat

25/01/23

In January 2023, Kem One will put into service two hybrid-engine ships that comply with the new regulation on pollutant emissions. Alcor, one of them, has just made its first delivery to Saint-Fons. The company thus becomes the first shipper on the Rhône to make its fleet green for the transport of raw materials: it will avoid the emission of 2,000 tonnes of CO2 each year.


Responsible Care: Kem One wins special 'winning collaboration' award

22/12/22

Kem One's purchasing department received the special "winning collaboration" award at the Responsible Care Awards ceremony on Wednesday 23 November in Paris, for its responsible purchasing approach.


CSR Performance : Kem One improves its Ecovadis rating

26/10/22

In 2022, Kem One improved its sustainability performance and strengthened its gold rating from Ecovadis.


Kem One's hybrid barges on the Rhône: navigation tests underway before delivery

12/10/22

The 1st official navigation test took place on September 22 in Holland for Alcor. Carried out after the outfitting in Rotterdam, this test confirmed the navigation’s performance of the barge.


Kem One's partner companies invited to a safety event

13/07/22

On June 28, 29 companies attended the safety event organized by Kem One's Industrial and Purchasing Departments.


Kem One Group Announces Leadership Transition

15/06/22

On 15 June, Kem One Group announced a leadership transition.