List of Sponsors

Solvadis

solvadis is a leading international marketer of chemicals with a strong focus on commodities including sulphur and sulphuric acid. As an industry leader our mission and core function is to service our customers and suppliers on both ends of the supply chain. solvadis as such has a long history with roots in chemical marketing and distribution dating back over 100 years.

As of April 2017 solvadis group is part of Sojitz Corp, Japan!

To our partners we offer flexible and transparent services, optimised logistics, storage for molten sulphur and acid, handling, marketing and production.

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Outotec

Outotec provides leading technologies and services for the Sustainable use of Earth’s natural resources. As the global leader in minerals and metals processing technology, we have developed many breakthrough technologies over the decades for our customers in metals and mining industry. We also provide innovative solutions for industrial water treatment, the utilization of alternative energy sources and the chemical industry. Outotec shares are listed on NASDAQ OMX Helsinki.

With over 650 sulfuric acid plant installations worldwide, Outotec is the leader in sulfuric acid plant design and delivery. For maximum sulfur-conversion efficiency, we offer a total concept for the sulfuric acid plant, incorporating waste-water treatment, dust, slag, heavy metals and scrubbing acid equipment.

The Outotec Edmeston Product Center specializes in the design and supply of strong acid equipment, mainly manufactured from the proprietary alloy Edmeston SX®. Edmeston SX® stainless steel was introduced to the market in 1984 and is characterized by an excellent corrosion resistance over a wide concentration range of sulfuric acid at high temperatures.

Aglobis GmbH

Since June 1, 2017 the Aglobis Group (formerly called Chemtrade Aglobis) is owned by Mitsui & Co., Ltd., a global Japanese trading group with 42.316 employees worldwide. Aglobis stands for reliable and long term sourcing, marketing and distribution of sulfur and sulfuric acid. We provide our services out of our Swiss and German entities on a global basis, supported by the Mitsui offices and our own Rotterdam tank terminal. Aglobis is committed to Responsible Care, a comprehensive health, safety, environmental and security initiative. All Aglobis sites are RC 14001/ISO 14001 certified.

ChemTrans Trading AG

ChemTrans operates a specialised business providing Sulphuric acid to Customers in Europe by seagoing vessels and barges.

The policy of the company is to offer its Customers optimal service by supplying material of highest quality at the right time and in a safe way.

In 1983, ChemTrans began merchandising Sulphuric acid. Since then the Company has grown to a leading independent partner in the European market.

BASF

BASF’s Catalysts division is the world’s leading supplier of environmental and process catalysts. The group offers exceptional expertise in the development of technologies that protect the air we breathe, produce the fuels that power our world and ensure efficient production of a wide variety of chemicals, plastics and other products, including advanced battery materials. By leveraging our industry-leading R&D platforms, passion for innovation and deep knowledge of precious and base metals, BASF’s Catalysts division develops unique, proprietary solutions that drive customer success. BASF – we create chemistry

Thyssenkrupp Industrial Solutions

With its Plant Technology business – it was formerly named Uhde, Polysius and Fördertechnik – Thyssenkrupp is one of the world’s leading designer and supplier of engineering, equipment and complete plants for the minerals, mining, chemical, petrochemical, coke and the automotive industries. For sulphur and sulphuric acid plants thyssenkrupp Industrial Solutions offers proprietary and licensed technology as well as individual engineering services. The portfolio includes efficient sulphuric acid plants based on sulphur burning or sour gas processing with all necessary facilities. Our technology for sulphur recovery based on lean or enriched acid gas streams comprises not only the Claus unit and downstream facilities, but also sour gas stripping and amine regeneration.
Our customers benefit from cost-effective high-tech solutions in construction of new production units, improvement of existing plants and the entire range of services for the full life cycle of their plants and equipment.

DuPont/MECS

The MECS® world-leading sulphuric acid technology is offered to the global marketplace by DuPont Clean Technologies. Serving the phosphate fertilizer, oil and gas, chemical and non-ferrous metals industries, the MECS® sulphuric acid technology encompasses engineering design, services and high-performance products. MECS® technologies feature breakthrough solutions, many of which have revolutionized performance, quality and cost-effectiveness, such as MECS® heat recovery systems (HRS™), MECS® SolvR® and MECS® MAX3™. Integrated into the MECS® sulphuric acid technology are proven and reliable specialty products specifically designed for this demanding operating environment, including acid catalysts, Brink® mist eliminators, DynaWave® scrubbers, ZeCor® corrosion resistant alloy products, and acid coolers.

Sulzer

Sulzer, with 180 years of experience in developing pumping solutions for production processes involving corrosive or abrasive media, adds value to the customers’ processes through best-in-class products and services. As Sulzer and Ensival Moret have joined forces, we are now able to offer even deeper process understanding for demanding applications.

Sulzer offers a complete range of horizontal and vertical pumps, tailor-made to satisfy the customer specifications for sulphuric acid and molten sulphur, for the fertilizer industry and the production of phosphoric acid. Advanced design and materials, a wide range of shaft seals and sealing systems, and the overall operating efficiency ensure a reliable process and a maintenance-free operation.

Weir Minerals Lewis Pumps

Weir Minerals Lewis Pumps serves the sulphur, sulphuric acid, and phosphoric acid industries. Founded in 1891, as Chas. S. Lewis & Co, Inc., today Weir Minerals Lewis Pumps™ is the recognized world leader for pumps and valves in difficult pumping applications with equipment installed in more than 120 countries.

Customer service is second to none and the material selections feature the proprietary LEWMET® alloys, providing maximum corrosion resistance in the most corrosive chemical environments. The hydraulic and mechanical engineering concepts embodied in Weir Minerals Lewis Pumps™ assure the plant operator outstanding performance and reliability. Weir Minerals Lewis Pumps™ is an ISO 9001 registered organization further solidifying our commitment to excellence in our engineering designs, manufacturing practices, and superior customer service.

Shell

Shell established a dedicated sulphur business over 50 years ago to manage the complete value chain of sulphur. With over 1200 reference points across the globe, we have significant experience in delivering integrated, innovative and effective technical and commercial solutions in response to the challenges facing the industry. Shell Sulphur Solutions is committed to delivering world class marketing of elemental sulphur and the development of value added applications for sulphur.

Hugo Petersen

HUGO PETERSEN has the technology portfolio for sulphuric acid ranges from the production of high-quality sulphuric acid and oleum from elementary sulphur, metallurgical off- and spent gases.

In addition, HUGO PETERSEN is known for its expertise in hydrochloric acid and gas cleaning, where wet, dry and catalytic processes are being applied.

• Consulting, design and construction of new plants and plant units
• Revamping and refurbishing of existing plants

SNC-Lavalin Inc.

SNC-Lavalin is one of the leading engineering and construction groups in the world and a major player in the ownership of infrastructure. Within our global team, our sulphur and emissions specialists have extensive experience providing complete single-source solutions – including greenfield, brownfield, expansion, and revamp projects – for the sulphur industry. We are a global leader in the design and construction of sulphuric acid processing plants; our complete in-house capabilities include sustainable and renewable energy solutions, front-end environmental consulting, turnkey mandates, as well as revamp works that optimize operating facilities.

Struthers Wells

Struthers Wells, a TEi line of products, has an unparalleled reputation and successful history in the design and manufacture of fired heaters and heat recovery equipment for specialty heat exchangers.

IPCO

IPCO is a world-leading supplier of sulphur processing including the Rotoform® technology for low-to-medium capacity granulation operations and fully automated sulphur drum granulators for high capacity sulphur granulations.
Previously operating as Sandvik Process Systems, the company is now an independent company within the Wallenberg group and has 600 employees, more than 35 sales and service offices and annual sales in excess of €200 million. 

Matrix PDM Engineering

Matrix PDM Engineering is a premier global engineering, design and construction services company servicing the energy, power and industrial markets. Matrix offers solutions to the oil and gas industry, with expertise in sulfur technology; we are involved in the recovery, processing and handling of sulfur throughout the world. Our core capabilities include forming, melting, facility design, blocking, engineering and operations expertise.

REMA TIP TOP GROUP

TIP TOP OBERFLÄCHENSCHUTZ ELBE GMBH is one of the most capable and comprehensive suppliers of industrial corrosion protection systems. Our lining systems are based on compositions of rubber lining, coating, combination coating, plastic lining and brick lining. They are able to withstand almost all types of stress or exposure over extended periods of time. As well as a wide range of suitable materials, which are specifically developed in our laboratories, a high level of experience and expertise is crucial. Our competent include consultation, planning, qualified installation and maintenance. All services are provided from one single source.

Smart SCOPE GmbH

Smart SCOPE is a provider of engineering services for sulfuric acid and industrial gas cleaning plants. With our innovative concepts we address the specific needs and challenges of our customers and develop tailor made solutions for them. Focusing on plant revamps and optimization we identify ways to maximize plant performance and provide process and equipment design for reliable operation. The experience of our engineers in plant design and operation is the key to identify the potentials of each individual plant in a flexible and smart way.