Established in 1898, Eka Chemicals Inc. is one of the leading manufacturers of bleaching and performance chemicals for the pulp and paper industry across the globe. Eka Chemicals Inc., a part of Swedish Nobel Industries, manufactures sodium chlorate, hydrogen peroxide, paper chemicals for the pulp and paper industry as well as products for the specialty chemicals market such as Kromasil and Purate. Its products and applications include pulp chemicals, paper chemicals, water treatment, microbiological control and other specialty products. The company s production process takes place at 36 locations across 19 different countries and it operates with an average workforce of more than 2,700 employees worldwide.