Kemira Oyj is a Finland‐based specialty chemicals company focused on providing sustainable chemical solutions for water‐intensive industries. Headquartered in Helsinki, Kemira develops and manufactures a broad range of products aimed at improving process efficiency, product quality and environmental performance for its customers. The company’s expertise spans water treatment, pulp and paper, oil and gas, mining and other industrial segments where water management and process chemistry play a critical role.
The company’s core business is organized around three main divisions: Pulp & Paper, Oil & Mining, and Water Treatment. In the Pulp & Paper segment, Kemira supplies retention and drainage aids, bleaching chemicals, and process automation solutions designed to optimize fiber performance and reduce energy consumption. Its Oil & Mining unit offers a portfolio of flocculants, coagulants and specialty additives to enhance mineral recovery, tailings treatment and process water reuse. Kemira’s Water Treatment division delivers a wide array of coagulants, flocculants, biocides and process reactors for municipal and industrial wastewater purification, sludge handling and potable water production.
With a global footprint spanning multiple continents, Kemira operates manufacturing sites and technical centres in Europe, North and South America, Asia and Australia. The company leverages its research and development network to tailor products and services to local water chemistries and regulatory requirements. Strategic acquisitions and partnerships have further expanded Kemira’s presence in high‐growth markets, enabling close collaboration with customers in more than 100 countries worldwide.
Kemira traces its origins to Finnish state‐owned chemical enterprises established in the mid‐20th century and was privatized and listed on the Helsinki Stock Exchange in the early 2000s. Over the decades, the company has grown through organic investment and selective acquisitions, with a strong focus on innovation, sustainability and digital process control. Headed by an experienced executive management team and overseen by a board of directors, Kemira continues to target long‐term value creation by advancing water chemistry solutions that address global challenges in resource scarcity and environmental protection.
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