Krems an der Donau, 29 September 2026 – Founded in 1948, KremsChem has been firmly rooted in the region ever since and has continuously driven innovation in the chemical industry. As a company committed to vocational training, KremsChem inspires young people year after year to pursue careers in the chemical sector. KremsChem is a reliable employer in the city of Krems and beyond, consistently focusing on future-oriented development.
“KremsChem demonstrates what makes Austria an attractive industrial location: manufacturing, research and training all take place here, creating regional value for decades. This is precisely where our industrial strategy focuses: on domestic innovation and research, modern industrial production and competitive energy prices. Companies like KremsChem demonstrate the industrial strength, expertise and innovative capacity that our country has to offer. This shows that, even in challenging global economic times, we have every reason to look to the future with confidence,” said Federal Chancellor Christian Stocker during his visit.
“We are a place of employment, an industrial hub and a driver of innovation. Our research department continuously develops and improves our product portfolio and production operations. Innovation happens here every single day,” said Michael Kunz, CEO of KremsChem Austria, which employs around 230 people.
KremsChem Austria is a regional market and technology leader in adhesives and synthetic resins, as well as a specialist in fine chemicals, coating raw materials and flame retardants. Around 400,000 tonnes of these high-quality products are manufactured annually at its state-of-the-art production facilities. Since 2024, the site has been largely energy self-sufficient. A combined heat and power (CHP) plant makes use of residual gas generated during production to meet the site's energy requirements.
The KremsChem site in the port area, directly on the Danube, is also home to the KremsChem Industrial Park, which brings together eight companies and more than 600 employees.
“Our industrial park brings together companies from a wide range of sectors, including chemicals, logistics and maintenance, creating numerous synergies and opportunities,” said Michael Kunz as he concluded the tour of the site.
The subsequent discussion focused on key issues affecting Austria as an industrial location: the need for a clear, long-term industrial strategy, reducing bureaucratic obstacles and ensuring the availability of qualified skilled workers.
“The visit was a valuable opportunity to show the Federal Chancellor what our team here in Krems achieves and to discuss the framework conditions our industry needs to remain competitive and thrive in the future,” said Managing Director Michael Kunz.
KremsChem would like to thank Federal Chancellor Christian Stocker for his visit and the constructive exchange.
Group photo (from left): Federal Chancellor Christian Stocker, Florian Kamleitner (ÖVP Krems), Ralph Peter Theuer, Michael Kunz and José Aigner (KremsChem), Thomas Kargl, Luca Nikolic and Felix Schreitter (Rail Cargo), Roland Donabaum (Kemira), Karl Wilhelm (Bilfinger), as well as Elmar Boeke and Christian Remus (Prefere).
Photos: Christian Mikes