Nouryon Begins Operations in Mato Grosso do Sul, Increasing Its Sodium Chlorate Capacity in Brazil
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Nouryon has started operations at its new Integrated Manufacturing Model site in Ribas do Rio Pardo, Mato Grosso do Sul, Brazil, which includes the production of hydrogen peroxide, sodium chlorate, and chlorine dioxide. The new investment, designed in partnership with a long-term customer in Brazil, significantly increases Nouryon's total sodium chlorate capacity available to the market, and supports the growing pulp and paper industry in the region.
"Nouryon is pleased to begin operations in Mato Grosso do Sul, Brazil, expanding our footprint as a leading supplier to the pulp and paper industry in the region," said Larry Ryan, President at Nouryon. "Our increased sodium chlorate capacity will support the fast-growing pulp and paper industry in South America, and we take pride in strengthening the trust of our customers with our strategic investment.
"The launch of another Integrated Manufacturing Model site in Brazil builds on our commitment to the pulp and paper industry and supports our successful growth strategy in South America," Ryan added.
Nouryon has been successfully operating its sustainable Integrated Manufacturing Model in Brazil since 2005. Currently, it operates six Integrated Manufacturing Model sites in the country which offer on-location sodium chlorate and/or chlorine dioxide production. The new site in Mato Gross do Sul generates green hydrogen, which is used to manufacture hydrogen peroxide as an extension of Nouryon's product offerings.
Ann Lindgärde, Senior Vice President, Renewable Fibers at Nouryon, commented, "Over the past nearly 20 years, we have adapted our Integrated Manufacturing Model to meet our customers' needs. Our strategy is to continue to expand in the paper, board, and tissue markets, by delivering specialty chemicals that enable our customers to produce pulp."
