ICAP-SIRA plant gains environmental certification

ICAP-SIRA’s Barberino di Mugello polymerization plant, near Florence, Italy, has obtained the ISO 14001:2004 environmental certification.

ICAP-SIRA's Barberino di Mugello polymerization plant earns ISO 14001

ICAP-SIRA develops and produces chemical specialties for the textile, coating and pressure-sensitive adhesive sectors.

The plant at Barberino di Mugello specializes in manufacturing water–based polymer dispersions, solvent-based polymer solutions and compounds. The facility is one of the most modern in Europe, equipped with a highly automated system and the most stringent safety standards. Further, the plant’s energy demands are met by a standalone 830kWe cogeneration unit, which also provides hot water and steam. In addition, state-of-the-art water and exhaust treatment systems guarantee full environmental compliance.

ICAP-SIRA said the certification of the Barberino di Mugello plant is the first step towards the environmental certification of the whole company, and in line with the company’s strategic plan.

This includes the alignment of the company’s whole product portfolio with the megatrends of the chemical sectors in which it operates: the improvement of existing and development of new products without toxic substances; low VOC; eco-compatible; and produced with full respect of safety and the environment.