Kemira Oyj is a Finland-based chemical company that specializes in the production and supply of chemicals for water-intensive industries. With its headquarters in Helsinki, Kemira serves a broad range of sectors including pulp and paper, oil and gas, mining, and municipal water treatment. The company focuses on helping customers manage their water resources more efficiently, improve process performance and reduce environmental impact.
The company’s main offerings include process chemicals, functional paper chemicals and water treatment chemicals. In the pulp and paper industry, Kemira provides solutions for pulp bleaching, retention and drainage, strength enhancement and coating. For the oil and mining sectors, the company supplies polymer-based products for flocculation, sedimentation and tailings management. In municipal and industrial water treatment, Kemira offers coagulants, flocculants and specialty polymers to support wastewater purification, sludge dewatering and potable water production.
Kemira traces its roots back to 1920, evolving through mergers, acquisitions and divestments to become a global leader in water chemistry. Today, it operates production plants, research centers and sales offices in over 40 countries across Europe, North America, Asia Pacific, Latin America and the Middle East. The company invests in research and development to drive innovation in sustainable water management technologies, collaborating with customers and academic partners on process optimization and digital monitoring solutions.
The company is governed by a board of directors and an executive management team based in Helsinki. Kemira is publicly traded on the Nasdaq Helsinki exchange and has an American Depositary Receipt (ADR) program trading on the OTC market under the ticker KOYJF. Through its global network and commitment to sustainability, Kemira aims to address the world’s growing need for clean and safe water, contributing to long-term environmental and economic benefits.
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