Ercros S.A. Overview
Pro stress-test →Ercros is an industrial group diversified into four areas of activity: Basic Chemistry and Plastics, which form the group of Businesses Associated with Chlorine, and the Intermediate Chemistry and Pharmacy divisions. The company is Spain's leading basic chemicals company and leader in most of the markets in which it operates.
Strategic Profile
Pro stress-test →The company has 10 production sites, employs some 1,350 people, and exports almost half of its sales to around 91 countries worldwide. With paraformaldehyde, Ercros ranks first in the world ranking, is also a leader in the market for fusidic acid and fosfomycins, and in Europe leads sales of trichloroisocyanuric acid.
Competitive Landscape
Pro stress-test →Ercros competes in fragmented European chemicals market against larger integrated players (BASF, Dow, Huntsman) for commodity products and specialized pharmaceutical manufacturers for active ingredients. The company's competitive advantage lies in niche market leadership and Spanish/European regional presence rather than global scale.
Industry Context
Ercros S.A. operates in Specialty & Basic Chemicals, Pharmaceuticals.
Key facts
Founded: 1989 · Headquarters: Barcelona, Spain · Employees: 1,350