3 October 2014
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Solvay will bolster competitiveness of
its world class soda ash factory in
Devnya, Bulgaria,
by improving its energy efficiency.
The measure is part of the competitiveness breakthrough plan
that Solvay’s Global Business Unit Soda Ash & Derivatives
launched last year and which is on track to
deliver its €100 million cost-improvement target
already by the end of 2015.
The Devnya plant,
Solvay’s biggest synthetic soda ash production plant in Europe,
will be equipped with a new high-tech steam boiler,
whose energy efficiency will reduce CO2 emissions and
bolster the site’s environmental performance.
With the soda ash breakthrough competitiveness plan
Solvay aims to re-affirm its position
as one of the global leaders in the business,
optimizing its European synthetic soda ash production
while at the same time reinforcing its trona assets
in the United States.
Christophe Clemente,
President of Solvay
Soda Ash & Derivatives Global Business Unit
“This investment shows Solvay’s commitment to this business,”
“Our breakthrough actions, including
energy efficiency measures,and our goal
to increase profitability of our soda ash business
will ensure the security and quality of supply
to our customers over the long-term.”
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