Vink Chemicals Constructs New Biocide Plant at Schwerin Site

Vink Chemicals, a biocide specialist, initiated the construction of a new chemical plant and over €30 million are to be invested in the Schwerin site at the Göhrener Tannen industrial estate.

Vink Chemicals focuses on Germany as a production location. The start of construction was preceded by almost three years of hard work before early planning permission was granted. Among other things, the manufacturer had to prove compliance with all legal requirements as well as meeting the highest safety and quality standards.


With the construction of the new chemical plant, Vink Chemicals will, in future, produce the majority of its raw materials in Germany. This will shorten transport routes and supply chains, such as to the company headquarters in Kakenstorf.

The proximity to the port of Hamburg also means that sea routes, which are also important for the company’s international business, can be reached quickly. This will save time and reduce costs. Furthermore, at the new site the raw materials will be produced more efficiently than with the current foreign suppliers.

In order to increase energy efficiency in the new modern plant, the surplus heat generated during production will be used to operate heat pumps. In addition, some of the electricity required is to be generated by the company’s own photovoltaic system.

Vink Chemicals develops and formulates customized biocidal products. In addition to the full range of biocides for in-can and film preservation of paints and coatings, oil and gas, water treatment, cooling lubricants, construction chemicals, detergents, cleaning agents and the polymer industry, the product portfolio also includes a large number of other speciality chemicals for these applications.