Ercros

Spanish Chemical Group

Ercros is a Spanish basic-chemicals group that describes itself as Spain’s leading company in the sector and a leader in most of the markets where it operates. Its business is divided into three segments—chlorine derivatives, intermediate chemicals, and pharmaceuticals—each with its own business model, products, and markets.

Products and Applications

The company sells more than 150 chemicals and active pharmaceutical ingredients used as raw materials or intermediates by other industries. Its products are used to make a wide range of goods, including computer chips, car seats, irrigation hoses, switches, detergents, perfumes, athletic shoes, and medicines.

• Chlorine derivatives: products used mainly in water treatment and purification and as raw materials in industrial processes.
• Intermediate chemicals: a business built around formaldehyde and its derivatives.
• Pharmaceuticals: production of pharmaceutical raw materials and intermediates.

Scale and Reach

According to figures published by the company, sales total €603 million, with exports accounting for 53% of revenue. Ercros has 1,344 employees, 19.9% of whom are women, and serves more than 2,000 customers worldwide.

Production Sites

All of Ercros’ factories are in Spain: Almussafes, Aranjuez, Cerdanyola, Flix, Monzón, Sabiñánigo, Tarragona, Tortosa, Vila-seca I, and Vila-seca II.

Corporate Information

Ercros S.A. is listed on the Spanish stock market and provides investor information, including communications to Spain’s National Securities Market Commission (CNMV), periodic results, and shareholder services. The company also publishes information on sustainability, climate change, equality, the environment, innovation, and prevention.