Rising operating costs necessitate price adjustments at Qemetica Salz
Challenges of rising energy, labor and logistics costs addressed with sustainable solutions
Rising production costs are challenging many companies, and Qemetica Salz Deutschland is no exception. As a leading manufacturer of vacuum salt in the European Union, Qemetica is committed to delivering top product quality, reliable deliveries, and sustainable production. To continue meeting these standards, a price adjustment for salt tablets will be implemented next year.
The last price increase was two years ago. While Qemetica managed to keep prices stable during this time despite rising costs, a price adjustment will now be necessary in 2025, specifically for salt tablets, affecting both Germany and other Western European markets.
“Our priority is to continue providing our customers with the highest quality and reliability, even in a challenging economic environment,” explains Thilo Birkenheier, Business Unit Director at Qemetica Salz. “The price adjustment ensures that we remain competitive and can further develop our sustainable production practices.”
The price adjustment is a response to the current economic situation. Energy costs now exceed the original 2024 budget projections. Labor costs have risen by 5%, and the prices for raw materials and packaging materials such as pallets and foils have also increased. Additionally, new environmental taxes and higher logistics costs have further exacerbated the situation.
To counter rising costs in the long term, Qemetica has implemented several optimizations. These include improved brine cleaning to reduce chemical usage, more efficient compressor operations to lower electricity consumption, and the use of new centrifuges to minimize disposal costs. New conveyor belts automate fine dust transport, and insourcing has reduced maintenance costs.
Despite these measures, a price adjustment remains unavoidable to offset the increased costs in the short term. This allows Qemetica to continue offering high delivery reliability, flexible pickup options from the plant, short processing times, and a broad product portfolio with packaging sizes ranging from 10 kg to 1,000 kg.
In addition, Qemetica has invested in expanded storage capacities, higher safety stocks, and an improved palletizing system for 25-kg bags. An expanded customer service team ensures faster responses to market demands, extended availability, and quicker order confirmations.
With this measure, Qemetica is responding to changing market conditions and laying the foundation for future growth and innovation. The company thanks its customers for their trust and successful collaboration in 2024, particularly with its core product, salt tablets. Qemetica looks forward to a promising future and will continue to invest in sustainable and innovative solutions.
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