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Botlek, Netherlands
We provide a fulfilling and motivating work environment to all of our employees while upholding the highest standards of safety, health and environmental responsibility.
Our manufacturing facility in Botlek produces carbon blacks for elastomer reinforcement and specialty carbons that serve global markets in a variety of applications. We employ more than 100 employees throughout our facility, which is located just outside of Rotterdam.
Our site’s history spans back to 1959, when Ketjen Carbon constructed the Botlek industrial complex. Ketjen later merged with Cabot Corporation to form Ketjen-Carbon SA. In 1981, Cabot took full control of the facility and renamed it Cabot BV. We have operated solely as a carbon black manufacturer since 1995.
At our Botlek, Netherlands facility, a project was carried out that involved reducing our use of natural gas. We reassessed what was actually required to maintain our boilers and dryers and by doing so, the site was able to save 528,685 m³ (19,600 GJ) of natural gas and over 1,000 MT of carbon dioxide.
Our Charitable Contributions
Cycling Event for Charity
We strive to use our energy and enthusiasm to improve the lives of the people in our community. A team of six cyclists participated in a charity cycling event organized by the Forza4Energy4All Foundation.
Cycling Event for Charity
Forza4Energy4All is an organization focused on raising money to advance research for the treatment of mitochondrial disease in children. In total, the cycling event raised more than 107,000 euros for this great cause.
Cycling Event for Charity
Over the course of three days and 235 kilometers, our cyclists conquered the peaks of Italy while raising nearly 15,000 euros for disease research. In addition, they made several stops along their journey to spend time with young patients.
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Our Commitment To SH&E
Botlek Steam Network Expansion
Recently, we announced our participation in the expansion of the Botlek Steam Network in the Netherlands.
Our energy recovery system at our Botlek facility converts waste heat into useable steam for our network partners. Through this initiative, CO2 emissions in the Rotterdam Botlek community will be reduced, resulting from a decrease of natural gas consumption of 50 million nm3 per year in the area.
"BUS Route to Safety" Program
Safety is our number one priority. BUS stands for begrijpen (understand), uitvoeren (execute), and signaleren (signal). The program outlines and reinforces safety behaviors through clear and concise “BUS stops” placed throughout our facility.
