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Alcor’s inaugural voyage on the Rhone, Kem One’s new hybrid boat
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
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
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
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
On June 28, 29 companies attended the safety event organized by Kem One's Industrial and Purchasing Departments.
Kem One Group Announces Leadership Transition
On 15 June, Kem One Group announced a leadership transition.
Kem One mobilised for an extraordinary crisis exercise
On May 17, 2022, Kem One took part in the Domino crisis exercise in the Bouches-du-Rhône region, a simulation of large-scale industrial accidents in the Martigues-Fos area. This civil security exercise, organised by the State, involved local authorities, industrialists and emergency services around a disaster scenario.
Apollo Funds Complete Acquisition of Kem One Group
NEW YORK AND LYON, France – December 17, 2021 – Apollo (NYSE: APO) today announced that funds managed by its affiliates (the “Apollo Funds”) have completed the acquisition of Kem One Group (“Kem One” or the “Company”) from De Krassny GmbH. Kem One is a leading European producer of polyvinyl chloride (PVC), used mainly in construction, packaging and medical applications, as well as caustic soda. The Company operates eight industrial sites across France and Spain.
CSR : Kem One claims gold
After audit, Kem One receives gold sustainability rating from Ecovadis with a score of 72/100.
Alain de Krassny Enters Into Exclusive Negotiations with the Apollo Funds For the Sale of the Kem One Group
Mr. Alain de Krassny, President of the Kem One Group, announces his intention to sell Kem One to funds managed by affiliates of Apollo Global Management, with which he has entered into exclusive negotiations. After successfully transforming the business through a robust investment program, Mr. de Krassny believes Kem One is well-positioned for future growth under the ownership of the Apollo Funds.
