Chemical
Industrial Chemicals boosts UK caustic soda capacity with Birkenhead investment
The new storage tank represents a significant investment in ICL’s operations and marks another step in the company’s continued expansion of its Caustic Soda business across the UK
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By ICN Bureau | September 09, 2026
Industrial Chemicals Limited (ICL) has expanded its UK Caustic Soda storage capacity with a new facility in Birkenhead, strengthening its infrastructure and distribution capabilities in a strategic move for its growing UK business.
The new storage tank represents a significant investment in ICL’s operations and marks another step in the company’s continued expansion of its Caustic Soda business across the UK.
Located in Birkenhead, the new facility adds substantial storage and bulk-handling capability to ICL’s existing network, giving the company greater flexibility in managing stock, logistics and distribution.
The investment is designed to improve the efficient handling and movement of bulk Caustic Soda through ICL’s UK network, while strengthening the company’s operational footprint at a strategically located site.
Ian Harry, Commercial Manager at Industrial Chemicals Limited, said: "The investment in Birkenhead is an exciting development for ICL and represents a significant addition to our UK caustic soda infrastructure. Increasing our storage capacity gives us greater operational flexibility and allows us to continue developing our business in the UK."
Caustic Soda is a critical industrial chemical used across a wide range of sectors, including water treatment, chemical manufacturing, food processing, pharmaceuticals and metal production.
For ICL, the Birkenhead expansion adds important capacity to its UK network and provides the infrastructure needed to support the next phase of its Caustic Soda business.
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