Unipar Carbocloro S.A.
UNIP6.SA
B3 S.A.59.53
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Unipar Carbocloro S.A.
UNIP6.SA
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- Unipar Carbocloro S.A. is a Brazilian chemical company specializing in the production and sale of chlorine, caustic soda, and polyvinyl chloride (PVC), positioning itself as the second largest PVC producer in South America. Its core product portfolio includes liquid caustic soda, sodium hypochlorite, dichloroethane, hydrochloric acid, and polyvinyl chloride, with applications spanning textile, pulp and paper, food and beverage, pharmaceutical, and construction industries. The company operates primarily in Brazil and Argentina, with manufacturing facilities in São Paulo and other key locations such as Cubatão and Santo André. Founded in 1969 and headquartered in São Paulo, Unipar Carbocloro has pursued growth and operational enhancements through strategic investments and modernization projects. Notable recent developments include the launch of a new chlorine production plant at the Camaçari Petrochemical Complex in December 2024 with over 92,000 tons capacity, and the completion of a sizable capacity expansion in the third quarter of 2023 at its Santo André plant, which increased liquid chlorine production to 189,000 tons per year, caustic soda to 213,000 tons per year, and hydrochloric acid to 129,000 tons per year. The company is also progressing with technological modernization to improve efficiency and reduce emissions. In the last two years, Unipar Carbocloro has strengthened its strategic positioning via partnerships and financing, including collaborations with energy companies Aria and ENGIE in Minas Gerais to enhance energy self-production, achieving 51% renewable energy self-sufficiency by mid-2024. The group has secured multiple loans from BNDES aimed at modernizing chlorine and caustic soda production infrastructure, underscoring a commitment to operational excellence and sustainability. Additionally, Unipar completed the acquisition of a 10.7% stake in Unipar Indupa S.A.I.C., fostering deeper market integration in Argentina. Unipar Carbocloro serves a broad industrial customer base seeking commodity chemicals essential for various manufacturing processes, positioned as a reliable supplier in South America’s chemical sector. Its approach combines capacity increases, technological upgrades, and sustainability initiatives to maintain competitive advantage and expand its footprint in regional markets. The company operates as a subsidiary of Vila Velha S.A. Administração e Participações.