Oltchim S.A., is one of the largest chemical companies in Romania and Southeastern Europe, with a total of 3470 employees in 2011. It was established in 1966 under the name Râmnicu Vâlcea Chemical Works. Constructions of the facilities began in July 1966.[1] The first plant, Mercury Cells Electrolysis, was commissioned on 28 July 1968. In 1990, a government decision, turned the Râmnicu Vâlcea Chemical Works into a joint-stock company, called Oltchim S.A. The current company is exporting in more than 80 countries.
| Company type | Public company |
|---|---|
| BVB: OLT | |
| Industry | Chemical products |
| Founded | 1966 |
| Headquarters | Râmnicu Vâlcea, Romania |
Key people | Constantin Roibu, CEO |
| Products | Inorganic products, Macromolecular products, Synthesys organic products |
| Revenue | € 380 million (2011) |
Number of employees | 3,470 (2011) |
| Parent | state owned |
| Website | Official website |
Since 1997, Oltchim is listed on the Bucharest Stock Exchange.[1]
Products
edit- PVC
- propylene oxide
- propylene glycol and polyether polyols
- caustic soda
- other chlorosodics
- construction materials
Notes
edit- ^ (in Romanian) Dan Străuţ, "Oltchim, mărirea şi decăderea unui colos", Adevărul, September 10, 2012; accessed September 11, 2012