Chemicals
In January, the chemicals concern PCC Rokita SA concludes a contract establishing a joint venture in Thailand. The purpose of the new undertaking founded in partnership with IRPC Polyol Company Ltd. is to develop the markets of South-East Asia, China and India, and thus drive the ongoing international expansion of PCC’s Chemicals division.
Holding
In May, PCC SE sells its shareholding in the Polish telecommunications company 3S S.A. to a Warsaw investment fund, marking a further success in our strategy to pursue the continuous optimization of our investment portfolio. This includes the profitable disposal of operations that lie outside our strategic core business activities.
May sees PCC SE launch its presence on the social network Facebook, thus opening up to internet users – whether customers, investors, business partners or the public at large – a further platform for direct dialogue with the company. The Facebook page constitutes a further continuation of PCC SE’s strategy of open and transparent communication with all stakeholders. Visit us on Facebook.
Projects
The financing package for the silicon metal plant planned for Iceland is finalized in June. The investment finance provided by KfW IPEX-Bank amounts to 194 million dollars, covering two-thirds of the total capital outlay. The project receives direct support from the German government through the issue of a so-called Untied Loan Guarantee (UFK) in recognition of the fact that the Icelandic plant will contribute to securing long-term commodity supplies for German industry.
Chemicals
In July, PCC Rokita SA completes the last expansion phase of its new chlor-alkali electrolysis facility based on environmentally friendly membrane technology. With the addition of a fifth electrolyzer, annual production capacity is increased to 135,000 metric tons of chlorine and 152,000 metric tons of caustic soda. Process optimization plans are in place for 2016 to further increase annual capacity to 148,000 metric tons of chlorine and 167,000 metric tons of caustic soda.
Logistics
August sees PCC Intermodal S.A. complete expansion work on its container terminal in Kutno (central Poland). Two gantry cranes have been installed and annual handling capacity has more than doubled from 100,000 TEU to 250,000 TEU (standard 20-foot containers). The PCC container handling facility in Kutno counts among Poland’s most advanced intermodal (i.e. combined transport) terminals.
Projects
The large site in Iceland on which PCC’s ultra-modern and environmentally friendly silicon metal plant is to be built is officially inaugurated on September 17. The most ambitious and costly investment project ever undertaken by PCC thus enters its construction phase. Waldemar Preussner, Chairman of the Administrative Board of PCC SE, is personally present to open the site together with high-ranking representatives of the Icelandic government, including Prime Minister Sigmundur Davíð Gunnlaugsson and Minister for Trade and Industry Ragnheiður Elín Árnadóttir.
Logistics
At the end of September, PCC Intermodal S.A. officially recommissions its expanded container terminal in Brzeg Dolny, Poland, the largest chemicals production site of the PCC Group. The annual handling capacity of the terminal has been more than doubled to 110,000 TEU (standard 20-foot containers). This project represents the third modernized and expanded terminal opened by PCC Intermodal within the last nine months.
Holding
Logistics
The end of 2015 sees PCC Intermodal SA complete work on expanding and modernizing its container terminal in Gliwice, Poland. With an operating area of 50,000 square metres, the terminal is now equipped with two new gantry cranes and has seen its handling capacity increased to more than 150,000 TEU (standard 20-foot containers). Following this terminal revamp, Gliwice now boasts the most advanced logistics centre in Poland’s Upper Silesia region.
