Archroma, a global leader in specialty chemicals for the paper, packaging and textile industries, celebrates the 50th anniversary of its El Prat de Llobregat plant. This facility, which has been operational since 1974, has become a key reference point for the group and has played a crucial role in expanding the company throughout Europe.

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.