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Chemec

Chemec, established in 1987, is a Nordic based company that provides comprehensive, dynamic and innovative chemical solutions for the pulp, paper and board industries as well as for the chemical industry. Through our group companies, FP-Pigments, CH-Polymers, CH-Bioforce and Chemec Sweden, we deliver high-quality solutions for our customers' special demands. In our joint R&D Center we stay in the …

active FinlandEurope Founded 1987 UnlistedEmployees: 125 (Group total) checked 2026-10-05

Profile

Industry
Biorefining, Energy, Industrial chemistry, Packaging & plastics, Paints & coatings, Textiles & leather, Waste & circular economy
Topics
Biomass, bagasse & waste valorisation, Organic acids & bio-based chemicals
Role
Producer — “…nland) and Örebro (Sweden); production plants in Kemi, Rauma, and Kotka (Finland); global partner network. - P…”
Why it is bioeconomy
Chemec is a Nordic-based chemical company that develops and supplies sustainable chemical solutions, including biopolymers and bio-based materials, for the pulp, paper, and chemical industries.
Found via
Borregaard; [Rubric] Finland · chitosan

Bio-solutions it supplies 0

Not yet cited as a supplier in a graded solution.

What they offer

Subsidiaries: FP-Pigments · CH-Polymers Oy · CH-Bioforce Oy · CH Gruppen AB (Chemec Sweden)

News & status 6

  • 2026-03-26 News - Chemec
    Chemec is actively advancing sustainability and quality, evidenced by recent recognition of its carbon footprint calculation (2025), a Silver Medal in EcoVadis 2026, valid ISO certifications, and ongoing participation in the Finland Chamber of Commerce Climate …
  • 2026-06-08 Chemec Awarded EcoVadis Silver Medal in 2026
    Chemec has earned EcoVadis Silver Medal in 2026, improving its sustainability score to 76 (from 68) and ranking in the top 15% globally for mid-sized companies, with notable gains in Sustainable Procurement and Ethics. The company emphasizes continuous, …
  • 2026-08-21 Meriteollisuus ry:lle uusi jäsen: Oy Chemec Ab - Meriteollisuus ry
    Summary: Oy Chemec Ab, now a member of Meriteollisuus ry, is part of the international Chemec industrial chemicals group with over 30 years of certified, IMO/SOLAS-compliant fire protection and insulation cable passage systems for ships, including A-0 to B-15 …
  • 2026-03-31 Chemec joins the Climate Programme in 2026
    Chemec has joined the 2026 Climate Programme by the Finland Chamber of Commerce and LähiTapiola to systematically measure its emissions (starting with Scope 1 and 2, with optional Scope 3) and develop concrete reduction actions, using a SME-focused …
  • 2026-04-10 Sustainability at Chemec: VSME report 2025
    Chemec treats sustainability as an ongoing, integrated process guided by the VSME framework, focusing on reducing environmental impact, improving efficiency, and transparent governance across its operations. The company emphasizes energy efficiency, renewable …
  • 2026-03-12 CH-Polymers Publishes VSME Sustainability report for FY 2025 - CH-Polymers
    CH-Polymers reports its sustainability information as part of the Chemec Group’s overall report for 1 June 2024–31 May 2025, aligning with the Voluntary Sustainability Reporting Standard for SMEs (VSME) in response to CSRD developments. The document emphasizes …

Network: owners, partners, peers

Ownership & investors 4

subsidiaryFP-Pigments
subsidiaryCH-Polymers Oy
subsidiaryCH-Bioforce Oy
subsidiaryCH Gruppen AB

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