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Company : Kemira Germany GmbH

	Kemira is a global company supplying water treatment products, equipment and services, covering municipal and industrial wastewater, process water and drinking water
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Company name :	Kemira Germany GmbH
Street :	Industriegebiet Süd E4, DE-63755
City :	Alzenau
Website :	www.kemira.com
E-mail :	info@kemira.com
Phone :	+49 (0)6188-44 90-0
Fax :	4921420690250
Office Type :	Head office
Country Name :	Germany

Kemira participates in Baltic Sea Action Group's Commitment to Act

Kemira has signed a Baltic Sea Commitment to Act. The company announced the commitment yesterday in Helsinki, Finland, at the Kemira Baltic Sea Summit. The summit focused on ongoing projects and concrete, planned actions concerning waste water treatment in the Baltic Sea catchment area. Over 100 participants and speakers represented financial institutions and environmental authorities, including participants at ministerial level, from water works and different organizations.

Kemira Group

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August 28, 2009 at 12.30 pm (CET+1)

The Commitment to Act was initiated by the Finnish Baltic Sea Action Group (BSAG), a neutral organization founded in March 2008 for the rescue of the Baltic Sea. Kemira's business activities are playing a direct role in decreasing the wastewater load in the Baltic Sea. A significant share of the communities and cities within the Baltic Sea watershed clean their waste water using chemicals supplied by Kemira.

In its Commitment to Act, Kemira commits to lend its expertise and research efforts to returning sludge-borne valuable nutrients, nitrogen and phosphorus, safely into the natural cycle without causing eutrophication in waterways. At the moment, the Baltic Sea Action Group is assembling a set of concrete actions to save the Baltic Sea, which is the most polluted sea in the world. All results of these commitments will be evaluated in the Baltic Sea Action Summit in Helsinki, Finland in February 2010.

"All waste water treatment produces sludge. The more efficient the waste water treatment, the greater the sludge disposal, and sludge disposal is a growing problem. Without their controlled return to nature, the nutrients (nitrogen and phosphorus) in sludge can drift back and eutrophicate waterways, or accumulate in landfills. Kemira can make such sludge both hygienic and odorless, after which the sludge can be used in enhancing crop production in a safe manner. In Finland, sludge treated using Kemira's Kemicond method is accepted as such as a method of soil improvement. We have also developed a preliminary treatment method for controlling the heavy metal contents of sludge disposal, in cases where they restrict sludge use. In the Nordic Countries, the heavy metal contents of municipal sludge are not a problem," explains General Manager Aija Jantunen of Kemira's Water segment.

Kemira aims to be a key player and participant contributing to a cleaner future for the Baltic Sea. As part of its commitment to this, Kemira is participating in joint research projects related to water treatment, such as the Water Program for 2008-2012 launched by the Finnish Funding Agency for Technology and Innovation (TEKES). Kemira is also one of the main sponsors of the Helsinki Festival, with the Baltic Sea as a special theme.

For more information, please contact

Kemira Oyj

Aija Jantunen, General Manager, Water

Mobile phone: 358 50 583 9714

Baltic Sea Action Group

Saara Kankaanrinta, Co-founder, Secretary-General

Mobile Phone: +358 50 545 0323

Kemira Flocculants - For liquid-liquid and liquid-solid separation

Flocculants can be used in a very broad range of applications. The main reason is that their properties can be modified in many ways to satisfy different market requirements. To be able to manufacture a flocculant with tailor-made properties it is important to have access to different types of production facilities. Kemira takes great pride in its very broad and deep range of flocculants.

Kemira FilamentEx™ - the expert's choice for preventing bulking sludge and foam

The Kemira FilamentEx™ solution is not merely a product, it´s a concept aiming to have full control over the filament content in the wastewater – not only by testing and analyzing, but also by giving the right “medicine” in the right doses at the right time for each specific wastewater treatment plant.

The bulking sludge and foam challenge: Bulking sludge and foam are two undesirable, complicated and unpredictable challenges for many wastewater treatment plants globally. One of the most common ways to treat this is by adding various kinds of chemicals and hoping for the best. To make things even worse the addition of chemicals is often done randomly at too late a stage, with far too large quantities. This means a very limited control and understanding of the entire process – the result in some cases being that a wastewater treatment plant will suffer for years without finding a sustainable solution to the challenge.

The answer to the filament challenge: Kemira FilamentEx™ solution - the superior way of managing the treatment against the filamentous bacteria which suddenly appear without any obvious warning, formed in various locations in the plant and, in turn, causing bulking sludge and foam. The treatment has to be hard. Otherwise there is a risk of environmental damage and sewage overflow problems and – in the worst cases – process failure and lower treatment capacity.

The key benefit of FilamentEx™ is the powerful combination of services and products and a continuous control of the filamentous growth and formation in a bio-stage. A service and support contract is set up and the customer may choose between three different levels. The commitment is built on close collaboration, assuring that the conclusions made are beneficial to the customer.

The FilamentEx™ solution is based on extensive research, analysis, knowledge and experience, thereby making it possible to diagnose, draw the right conclusions and come up with a well balanced action plan. This has lead to a remedy to bulking sludge and foam caused by the filamentous bacteria.

Preventing formation of bulking sludge and foam, Kemira FilamentEx™ solution includes:

Test & analysis
Diagnosis
Right dosage
Continuous control
Action plan
Three-level contract

Kemira is a group of global and leading chemical businesses with unique positions in selected customer segments. Kemira's four business areas, Kemira Pulp&Paper, Kemira Water, Kemira Specialty and Kemira Coatings, provide customers with complete solutions, expertise and premium quality products. Kemira serves the pulp and paper industry, water treatment, paint business and chemical industry. In 2007, Kemira recorded revenue of business and chemical industry. In 2007, Kemira recorded revenue of approximately EUR 2.8 billion and had a staff of 10,000. Kemira operates in 40 countries.

Kemira KemiCond® - for superior dewatering performance

A well executed water conditioning stage to minimize sludge volumes paves the way for a successful dewatering. Handling sludge in a sustainable manner reduces volumes, decreases costs and makes the sludge odourless and hygienised. Kemira Water knows how to help the customers to manage this with the support of the patented solution Kemira KemiCond®.

The sludge challenge: The costs for sludge treatment – in terms of manpower, equipment and energy – accounts for about 50% of the overall cost of wastewater treatment. Moreover, most end users require that the sludge is transported to another destination. Therefore, it’s of great importance to increase the dry substance (DS), thereby reducing volumes and, in turn, cutting transportation and disposal costs.

The environmental debate puts wastewater plant operations under pressure to handle the sludge in a sustainable manner – and naturally according to current laws and regulations. The need for sustainable treatment technologies and careful managing of our most valuable asset – water – is greater now than ever. The treated sludge can be used in different ways – for agriculture, landfill, production of soil products and for incineration.

The answer to the sludge challenge: The basic idea of Kemira KemiCond® is to improve dewatering by breaking down the water retaining structures that are formed in sludge. The solution is a fully automated continuous process, ensuring smooth operation and minimum “workload” requirement. KemiCond® also decreases the customers’ operational costs through minimizing the sludge volumes.

In partnership with the customer Kemira Water takes full responsibility for process design, assists in equipment installation, performs operator training and carries out maintenance services and cares for the supply of conditioning chemicals. For the mechanical dewatering stage Kemira Water has assured that KemiCond® is fully compatible with all types of dewatering equipment.

The KemiCond® standard unit is supplied in a 40-foot container – or alternatively as a skid-mounted unit – containing a control cabinet, reactors, dosing pumps, etc. The KemiCond® standard unit is available in capacities up to 12000 ton DS per year. For higher capacities plant specific designs can be made. When the KemiCond® solution is up-and-running an optimization programme and performance follow-up is done on a regular basis. The Kemira KemiCond® solution package for sludge volume reduction, odourcontrol and sludge hygenisation comprises:

Process design
Equipment
Installation
Operator Training
Conditioning Chemicals
Maintenance Services
Knowhow

Kemira is a group of global and leading chemical businesses with unique positions in selected customer segments. Kemira's four business areas, Kemira Pulp&Paper, Kemira Water, Kemira Specialty and Kemira Coatings, provide customers with complete solutions, expertise and premium quality products. Kemira serves the pulp and paper industry, water treatment, paint business and chemical industry. In 2007, Kemira recorded revenue of approximately EUR 2.8 billion and had a staff of 10,000. Kemira operates in 40 countries.

Press contact

Hakan Wiktorsson

Phone: +46 42 17 18 40

E-Mail: hakan.wiktorsson@kemira.com

Internet: www.kemira.com/water

Drinking Water Treatment

Kemira has been in water treatment since the 1960s. We are world leaders in process know-how, supplying reliability and a broad portfolio of products. Our experience and knowledge in drinking water production is profound. We have resources to cover multiple applications â from chemical precipitation to comprehensive process optimization. All raw water is unique. Some of it contains organic decomposition products and sand/clay particles. Some contains algae, bacteria and viruses. And the pH may vary in a wide range. Chemical treatment of raw water for production of potable water is therefore of a great importance. And this is where our skills are most valuable. We have 100 years of experience as a producer of inorganic coagulants and today we are the leading producer of coagulants based on aluminium and/or iron raw materials. Our wide range of coagulants makes it possible to get the best treatment effect at lowest costs. Coagulants specially designed for drinking water treatment improve the quality of the final water. Our products offer special performance that gives several benefits compared to conventional staple products: Excellent particle reduction Reduction of organic matter Low dosing Low production of sludge Low alkalinity consumption Low aluminium residual Broader pH interval for coagulation Rapid floc formation We have the knowledge to develop and produce tailor-made products for special applications. The combination of high-technology products and skilled personal has given us the lead position as a supplier of coagulants for drinking water treatment. Water is fundamental for life. And clean water is necessary for good quality of life.

Municipal Water

Municipal water treatment has been the backbone of our business since the 1940âs. And so has the close relationship with our customers at each water treatment plant around the world. Today we are world leaders in process know-how, supplying reliability and offering an extensive range of both standard and tailor-made products and solutions. Joint Responsibility for Overall Performance We have long term experience in assisting municipal water treatment plants to optimize their processes, and we always strive to understand the full scope of your needs. This way we can focus on making sure you get the treatment results required, and we can take joint responsibility for the overall performance. Whether dealing with drinking water production or wastewater treatment, our offer to municipalities covers multiple applications â from chemical coagulation and precipitation, to biological treatment support, odour and corrosion control, disinfection, and sludge treatment. Any of your challenges can be addressed in cooperation with us. Municipal water treatment progress requires extensive research, in which Kemira is intensely engaged. We have our own research and development centres both in Europe and in the North America. In addition to this, we have joint research centres operating together with other business areas within the Kemira Group. We are the number one supplier of coagulants and number three supplier of flocculants for water treatment in the world. We work hard to become your preferred partner for water treatment

Wastewater Treatment

Our products and solutions are commonly used in municipal wastewater treatment processes. As a leading, global supplier we have the resources to cover multiple applications â from chemical coagulation and precipitation to biological treatment support, odour and corrosion control, disinfection and sludge treatment. Chemical treatment used to be synonymous with phosphorus precipitation, but today it is common knowledge that chemicals can be used for many different purposes and applications. No matter if the treatment plant uses mechanical treatment or advanced nutrient removal, chemicals are a part of daily life. Since the 1960s we have worked together with municipalities to develop, improve and optimize the use of our products and solutions in almost every process area of the wastewater plant. Our products can be used as single products, but also as part of a complete solution that will support key customer applications such as: Improving biological treatment conditions Kemira FilamentExâ˘ Odour and corrosion control Kemira H2S-Guardâ˘ Sludge treatment Kemira KemiCondÂŽ Treatment capacity and performance improvement Energy optimization/minimizing carbon footprint Storm water treatment Our customers know their wastewater treatment plants better than anyone else. We combine their knowledge with our long-term experience in developing products and solutions to obtain the water quality and process efficiency that customers require. Together we improve treatment results. Water is fundamental for life. And clean water is necessary for good quality of life.