The chemical group Qemetica is selling its salt business in Janikowo near Poznań. The new owner is a German company. We know the details and the sale amount.
Qemetica is controlled by the Kulczyk Investments holding, belonging to Sebastian Kulczyk – a billionaire and one of the richest Poles. The new owner is the German group K+S.
The salt plant in Janikowo was in the news last year when about 200 people lost their jobs there, and production entered a “hibernation” phase.
What does the new owner plan?
The transaction with the German chemical concern is intended to allow the Qemetica group to free up capital and allocate it to the development of other strategic areas. Kamil Majczak, President of the Qemetica Management Board, states in a communication that the salt business has recently recorded good financial results, and the group is handing it over “into good hands.” The new owner plans to modernize and expand the plant in Janikowo.
– This is the end of an era and the beginning of a new chapter – emphasizes Kamil Majczak. The value of the transaction is expected to be around PLN 1.6 billion – informs the company.
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German group takes over Polish salt plant in Janikowo
Qemetica (formerly known as CIECH Group) is an international chemical group that produces, among other things, soda ash (mainly used for glass production), baking soda (food and pharmaceutical grade), and plant protection products. The plant in Janikowo is considered one of the largest chemical centers in the country.
In 2014, the Kulczyk Investments investment holding became the strategic investor of the group, and since 2023, it has owned 100% of its shares. It belongs to Sebastian Kulczyk, who ranked 4th in the latest “Forbes” ranking of the richest Poles, with an estimated fortune of over PLN 10 billion.
K+S is an international salt and fertilizer company with German roots and many years of experience in managing salt plants. The acquisition of the plant in Janikowo and another one – in Stassfurt, Germany – will allow it to strengthen its production capacity in the region. – This is an ideal expansion of our current portfolio – emphasizes Dr. Christian H. Meyer, CEO of K+S.
The company assures: there will be no layoffs
The closing of the salt business sale transaction is planned for the first quarter of 2027 and is dependent on obtaining the required regulatory approvals. A new business unit, Resource Recovery, will be established.
Qemetica announces that there will be no layoffs and employment conditions will remain unchanged – employees will retain their salaries and existing benefits. It also informs that the new owner plans significant investments in the plant, which may exceed PLN 350 million.
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