October 2012 Chlorine Production Figures

The October European chlorine production stood at 771,866 tonnes.  With 24,899 tonnes, the October average daily production was 6.7% lower than in the previous month (September 2012: 26,689 tonnes), and 3.1% lower than in October 2011 (25,692 tonnes). In October, the caustic soda stocks fell to 222,616 tonnes, i.e. 12.9% below the previous month (September … Continued

September 2012 Chlorine Production Figures

Brussels, 12th October 2012.  In September, the European chlorine production reached 795,605 tonnes.  With 26,520 tonnes, the September average daily production was 0.8% higher than in the previous month (August 2012: 26,312 tonnes), and 0.35% lower than in September 2011 (26,614 tonnes). The September caustic soda stocks were 254,487 tonnes, i.e. 0.04% below the previous month … Continued

The new Euro Chlor corporate identity

Over the past 23 years, Euro Chlor and its partners have established the organisation as the credible and responsible voice of the chlor-alkali chemicals industry. Our joint efforts have given us influence and leverage. We are a respected communications partner and a source of information for governments, decision makers, scientists and journalists. While continuing this … Continued

Andreas Amling (Bayer MaterialScience) new Euro Chlor Chairman

The Management Committee of Euro Chlor, the Federation of the European chlorine producing companies, has elected Andreas Amling, Senior Vice President of Bayer MaterialScience, as its new Chairman for a two-year period. Andreas Amling succeeds Michael Träger, CEO of the company VESTOLIT. Mr Amling is Head of Industrial Operations Basic Chemicals of his company, responsible … Continued

August 2012 Chlorine Production

In August, the European chlorine production reached 815,473 tonnes.  With 26,306 tonnes, the August average daily production was 1.1% lower than in the previous month (July 2012: 26,587 tonnes), and 1.9% lower than in August 2011 (26,819 tonnes). The August caustic soda stocks were also little changed at 254,924 tonnes, i.e. 0.4% higher than in … Continued

July 2012 Chlorine Production

Brussels, 10th August 2012 The July European chlorine production reached 824,253 tonnes.  With 26,589 tonnes, the July average daily production was 4.9% higher than in the previous month (June 2012: 25,349 tonnes), but 7.1% lower than in July 2011 (28,636 tonnes).  Despite continued low exports and a significantly higher chlorine make, July caustic soda stocks … Continued

June 2012 Chlorine Production

Brussels, 11th July 2012 In June the European chlorine production fell to 760,761 tonnes. With 25,359 tonnes, the June average daily production was 5.2% lower than in the previous month (May 2012: 26,742 tonnes), and 11.5% lower than in June 2011 (28,678 tonnes). Despite low exports, June caustic soda stocks also fell to 256,086 tonnes … Continued

May 2012 Chlorine Production

Brussels, 12th June 2012   With 26,737 tonnes, the May average daily production was 3.8% lower than in the previous month (April 2012: 27,790 tonnes), but 4.2% higher than in May 2011 (25,653 tonnes). With 269,670 tonnes, the May caustic soda stocks were 3.6% lower than in the previous month (April 2012: 279,546 tonnes), but … Continued

April 2012 Chlorine Production

Brussels, 11th May 2012 In April the European chlorine production reached 834,083 tonnes.  With 27,803 tonnes, the April average daily production was 0.6% higher than in the previous month (March 2012: 27,642 tonnes), and 0.2% higher than in April 2011 (27,737 tonnes). Like 2011 the April caustic soda stocks (at 278,994 tonnes) showed an increase … Continued

March 2012 Chlorine Production

Brussels, 12th April 2012 In March the European chlorine production reached 856,659 tonnes.  With 27,634 tonnes, the March average daily production was 5.6% higher than in the previous month (February 2012: 26,169 tonnes), but 1.9% lower than in March 2011 (28,158 tonnes).  With 250,036 tonnes, the March caustic soda stocks were 2.5% lower than in … Continued