Kemira Arab Potash Company Ltd.

Back to 1990, Kemira Agro Oy (Kemira) and Arab Potash Company Ltd. (APC) had first contacts for cooperation concerning potassium fertilizers. The worldwide recession of the chemical industry in 1991-1993 stopped the discussions. (KEMAPCO) Kemira Arab Potash Company Ltd. (registered at Free Zone Corporation) was established as a joint venture of (APC) Arab Potash Company ltd., in Jordan and Kemira Agro Oy in Finland (later became Kemira Grow-How Oy), with an investment of 110MUSD. The studies for co-operation with the owners had started in 1996 and the memorandum of understanding was signed in 1998. In summer 1999 the joint venture agreement was signed, the company was established, plant construction commenced 2000, finalized by end 2002, commissioning & start-up of plants was during January 2003, production of DCP started February 2003, later NOP during March then finally NA Plant during June 2003.On February 1st 2007, Kemira has divested its 50% shareholding in Kemapco in favor of the Arab Potash Company (APC). Kemapco becomes now fully owned by APC, who is one of the world leaders in the production of Potassium Chloride. Following to this divestment process the Company name has been changed as of August 1st, 2007 to " Arab Fertilizers and Chemical Industries LTD" , The name Kemapco has been maintained as our distinguished trade Mark and Company short name.