Archroma continues to invest in the paper and packaging industry strengthening the productive and logistical capacity of its facility in El Prat de Llobregat

Since its inception, the El Prat plant has consistently delivered high-quality, timely, and sustainable products to meet the demands of the European market while securing its role as a supplier within the paper industry’s supply chain. With a spirit of innovation, the plant and its dedicated team prioritize safety and environmental care while strategically investing in technology to enhance operational capabilities.

The El Prat plant is one of the largest Archroma facilities globally employing 325 workers with an annual production capacity of 70,000 tons, 80% of which is exported to European Markets and the rest destined for the Iberian Peninsula.

These five decades represent relentless progress, and the company remains firmly focused on shaping a sustainable and innovative future as evidenced by a recently announced expansion plan. This plan will increase production volume by an additional 32,000 tons annually with an investment of 20 million euros over the next three years, creating 30 new jobs.

“We are proud of our history serving the European market through the El Prat plant and of our commitment to our regional customers in the industry. Our continued investment in the region shows our unwavering dedication to our customers and our confidence in the growth prospects for the paper, packaging, and textile markets in Europe. Our expansion provides for the opportunity to add our other technologies to the production mix to serve customers more fully from pulp, paper and packaging to the tissue & toweling markets”, Sameer Singla, CEO Archroma Packaging Technologies.

Archroma is a global, diversified provider of specialty chemicals operating under two businesses, Textile Effects and Packaging Technologies. The Archroma Packaging Technologies business is a global community of innovators building on 140 years of formulations expertise for fiber-based materials.

We continue to innovate today, with transformative chemistries and applications expertise for paper and packaging markets that exceed consumer expectations while safeguarding the planet. Our global infrastructure empowers customers to progress their sustainability goals and benefit across the entire value chain, from pulp and paper to packaging.

Headquartered in Pratteln, Switzerland, Archroma operates with more than 4,500 employees located in 42 countries and over 30 production sites.

ARCHROMA AND THE IMPORTANCE OF THE CHEMICAL SECTOR

Archroma is proud to participate in the specialty chemical sector in Spain, serving greater Europe. The chemical sector is one of the cornerstones of the Spanish economy, representing approximately 7% of industrial GDP and producing solutions for a wide range of applications from pharmaceuticals to cosmetics, food, and materials. The sector generates more than 600,000 direct and indirect jobs.

Catalonia is one of Europe’s leading hubs for the chemical industry, with more than 2,300 companies, over 40,000 direct jobs, and annual revenue exceeding 18 billion euros.