Norit Activated Carbon Brochure - Nijhuis Pompen - #1

It was almost a century ago that Norit began the production of activated carbon on an industrial scale. The main use in those days was the decolourisation of sugar syrup in the refining process for producing white sugar. Ever since, Norit has been one of the most important producers of activated carbon.

Nowadays Norit Activated Carbon is a global company, leading the way in purification solutions based on activated carbon technology. Our activated carbons are produced or reactivated in a multitude of factories in the Netherlands, Italy, the United Kingdom and the United States, with company participation in factories in Mexico and Brazil. In steam activation as well as chemical activation we use a wide spectrum of raw materials, such as peat, wood, lignite, coal, coconut shells and even olive pits, to produce a vast array of activated carbon types. Norit has the widest product portfolio conceivable in activated carbon. By controlling variations in physical shape (powdered, broken granular or extruded), particle size (from extremely fine powders to 4 mm extrudates), degree of activation, purity, and through specific after-treatments such as impregnation, Norit can offer a carbon type for every application. 'You never need to force fit a Norit carbon.' Our global sales network, backed up by teams of application specialists, researchers and system specialists, ensures that our customers all over the world are adequately served in meeting their purification needs. Wherever you are, there is always a Norit representative at hand. The cornerstone in our approach is quality, and our focal point is the customer. We aim to sell and develop sound purification technology in close co-operation with our customers. And with almost a century of application knowledge and production know-how behind us, we feel confident we are doing it right. So, when activated carbon is the solution, Norit should be your choice.

P.O. Box 105 • 3800 AC Amersfoort • The Netherlands T +31 (0)33 46 48 911 • F + 31 (0)33 46 17 429 E info@norit.com www.norit-ac.com

P.O. Box 790 • Marshall TX 75671 • U.S.A. T + 1 903 923-1000 • F + 1 903 938-9701 E info@norit-americas.com www.norit-americas.com

In pharmaceutical industries, reliability, continuity and partnerships are the central themes. Norit strives to deliver just that, by offering a range of carbons in the highest purity, meeting any pharmaceutical industry standard and quality control under GMP procedures, backed by dedicated application support.

Norit's experience in potable water purification all over the world has led to a balanced and tailor made series of activated carbon types, including our "green" reactivation services, that make it safe to state: 'You never need to force fit a Norit carbon.'

In the food industries Norit truly is a worldwide player, who offers and sells food grade carbons of controlled purity in a wide array of applications. Whatever you eat, there is a great chance that Norit activated carbon was used in producing it.

Norit provides reactivation services from modern plants. Two main classes of exhausted carbons are distinguished:

• Green listed carbons: originating from drinking water treatment and food industries

• Amber listed carbons: originating from gas/air purification processes, wastewater treatment and purification of chemicals.

You would be surprised to find out the multitude of beverages that have been produced using Norit activated carbon. Our strictly food grade carbons are successfully applied at any scale of operation you may have, from large bottling plants to small wineries.

For a range of liquid applications and air purifications Norit offers mobile filter adsorbers for rental. Designed to handle and transport the used carbon in an optimum way these units are used in combination with our Reactivation Services.