PERSTORP FINDS THE RIGHT CHEMISTRY AT THE POST OFFICE BUILDING

The head office of the global chemical company, Perstorp, is situated in one of Malmö’s most prestigious buildings. The location is carefully chosen for its connection with the company’s history as well as its attractiveness and international accessibility. Here, Perstorp is administering 140 years of innovation and leading a global transformation towards a sustainable chemical industry.

consumption and reduced emissions of greenhouse gases as well as safety and health. Among notable current initiatives are a new state-of-the-art factory in Gujarat, India, for the production of a renewable pentaerythritol (Penta) with a 60% lower carbon dioxide footprint and, in Stenungsund, the development of methanol based on recycled carbon dioxide.

The Perstorp Group is a market leader in specialty chemicals with a total of 1 500 employees in North America, Europe and Asia. Since 2022, Perstorp has been a part of the Malaysian PETRONAS Chemicals Group Berhad. Ib Jensen, previously CFO of the Perstorp Group and an experienced industry leader, became the company’s CEO in March 2023 and now has a key role in the integration with Petronas.

“We want to make everyday life safer, more comfortable and more sustainable for people all over world,” says Ib Jensen. “Over 95% of the world’s industries are reliant on chemicals, both in products and processes, and our solutions are found in everything from cars and mobile phones to wind turbines and animal feed. When we can positively affect value chains, it also creates favourable effects for the climate and people.”

Perstorp has an industry-leading strategy for sustainability linked to the UN’s global goals with high ambitions regarding aspects such as sustainable raw materials, water

“Our sustainable solutions are in high demand and provide considerable improvements for our customers,” says Ib Jensen. “Together with Petronas, we will continue to lead the transformation towards a more sustainable chemical industry.

Since 2014, Perstorp’s global head office had been located in one of Malmö’s most well-known landmarks, the Central Post Office Building, designed and built by Ferdinand Boberg in 1904. The company has an entire floor of the building with a view over the city as well as a conference floor in the building’s glass annex. This is the workplace for around 80 people with management positions and strategic roles.

“The Post Office Building is a strategic choice,” says Ib Jensen. “The location is attractive for our staff and ideal for international gatherings. With Volito Fastigheter, we also have a partner that shares our values. The office at the Post Office Building is tailored to our needs in a place that unites carefully preserved historical values with state-of-theart, sustainable energy solutions – an inspiring base for our continuing development.”