We are in the middle of the first true global energy crisis. MORCHEM has evaluated the situation and the risks to which its 2 plants in Spain might be exposed.

Presently, Spain leads EU with most LNG regasification capacity accounting for 32% of the total EU capacity, and receiving liquefied pressurized gas (LPG) from different origins.

Spain’s gross electricity generation comes from renewable sources, followed by nuclear energy and finally gas with only 17,6%. Thus, the gas shortage has less impact on the electricity production in Spain than in the rest of the EU.

MORCHEM, included in the strategic sector during the COVID pandemic, would be given preference to receive energy supply, as it provides essential services for basic social functions.

Raw material supply: MORCHEM has a wide range of approved suppliers in different geographical areas, having sufficient alternatives to assure production in case of EU suppliers should fail due to energy shortages.

2022_MORCHEM Risk Analysis of gas and energy supply shortage.

2022_MORCHEM SUSTAINABILITY PLAN_Leaflet

Since July 2021 MORCHEM has been a new member of the IQS Companies Foundation of Barcelona, supporting with its donation the projects of IQS, which is dedicated to the promotion of university training, research and the relationship between IQS and the business world.
The institutional ceremony took place on 21 September and was attended by Helmut Schaeidt Murga, CEO of MORCHEM and Salvador Borrós, General Director of IQS, among others.

FONTANAR (Guadalajara), 14th June 2021

On 14^th June, the President of Castilla-La Mancha, Emiliano García-Page, inaugurated the new MORCHEM plant in Fontanar.

This event was initially scheduled for 16th March 2020, but had to be postponed due to the COVID-19 state of alarm situation.

The event was held with a reduced circle of people respecting the allowed capacity limits at the time and was attended by several authorities from Castilla la Mancha: In addition to the President of the regional government of Castilla-La Mancha, we were joined by Ms. Patricia Franco, Councillor of Economy, Business and Employment of the regional government of Castilla-La Mancha, Mr. José Luis Vega Pérez, President of the Provincial Council of Guadalajara and Mr. Víctor San Vidal, Mayor President of the City Council of Fontanar.

The new plant, built in a record time of 16 months on a 30,000 m2 plot, and after an investment of more than 25 million Euros, is focused on the manufacture of high volume polyurethane and polyester adhesives and is one of the most innovative factories in Europe, with fully automated facilities.

Despite the pandemic situation we decided to start up in April 2020. The good coordination and dedication of the teams of Fontanar and Las Franquesas allowed us to successfully start up the new plant little by little.

We would like to thank the regional government of Castilla La Mancha for all the support received for this project, as well as the City Council and the people of Fontanar for their warm welcome and hospitality.

 

1 October, 2019 in Quito / 2 October, 2019 in Guayaquil

MORCHEM has cooperated in organizing the 1st International Converting Seminar in Ecuador, in which a series of presentations have been given about the novelties of the flexible packaging sector.

Our presentation “Innovative Technology in Laminating Adhesives”, had a very positive impact on the audience of the two sessions held in the cities of Quito and Guayaquil.

Very proud of the great participation success and the perfect organization of the event, we would like to thank all attendees for the interest shown.

Many thanks!