Flix
First Spanish company to apply electricity in the chlorine manufacturing process
A pioneer in the chemical sector
After 125 years of production activity, in 2023 the factory in Flix (Tarragona) closed its last remaining plant.
In 1899, it was the first in Spain and the third in Europe to carry out the great technological change experienced by the traditional chemical industry by applying electricity to the chlorine manufacturing process. In December 2017, the factory closed the electrolysis plant with mercury technology, in compliance with the Chlorine-alkali BREF.
The plant is currently undergoing demolition work and soil treatment.
A bit of history
Constitution of the Flix Electrochemical Company (SEQF), with the German industrial group Chemiske Fabrik Elektron, and construction of the factory.
Start of activity. The first factory in Spain and the third in Europe to apply electricity to the chlorine manufacturing process.
The collaboration between SEQF and S.A. Cros begins, with the latter receiving the exclusive sale of the factory's production and participating in SEQF's capital.
The factory suffers the effects of the war conflicts in Spain and Europe.
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs intervenes SEQF, following the dissolution of the German senior partner, as a result of the World War II peace agreements.
Electroquímica de Flix, S.A. (EQFSA) is re-established, with S.A. Cros as majority shareholder.
Integration of EQFSA in S.A. Cros.
Merger of S.A. Cros and Unión Explosivos Río Tinto, S.A. (ERT) and the creation of Ercros; the factory is integrated into the basic chemicals subsidiary.
Set up of the electricity and steam cogeneration plant, at the time the largest in Spain.
Celebration of the centenary of the factory and inauguration of a new electrolysis plant.
Start of studies for soil and groundwater remediation at the factory.
Closure of all production plants except the dicalcium phosphate plant.
The factory ceases production.
Centenary of the Flix factory
On the occasion of the 100th anniversary of the Flix factory, Ercros published a commemorative book (in Spanish).
Certificates of the Flix factory
The distinctive marks that endorse this factory's commitment to sustainability.
Contact the factory
If you would like to visit or contact us, you can start here.
C/ Afores, s/n
43750 Flix (Tarragona)
Phone: +34 977 410 125
Email: flix@ercros.es
