1 Nov 2014
Other for Bromine in Israel
ICL postponed layoffs of 144 employees, indicating workforce adjustments amid regulatory uncertainty.
Israel trade
Fluorine, Bromine
Market intelligence
Relevant Events
1 Nov 2014
Project Delay for Bromine in Israel
ICL froze a $1 billion investment program in response to the surtax, delaying planned capital projects.
1 Oct 2014
Regulatory Change for Bromine in Israel
Israel's Sheshinski II Committee recommended a progressive surtax on natural resource profits, potentially limiting bromine sector investment.
1 Aug 2014
Processing Startup for Bromine in Israel
Albemarle and ICL joint venture opened a 10,000‑t/yr bromine processing plant in Israel, expanding production capacity.
1 Dec 2005
Processing Expansion for Bromine in Israel
ICL Industrial Products planned to convert excess chlorine at Sdom into bromine, further expanding bromine output.
1 Dec 2005
Processing Expansion for Bromine in Israel
ICL Industrial Products increased bromine capacity from 40,000 to 240,000 t/yr by debottlenecking its Sdom facility, boosting Israel's production.
1 Jan 2000
Processing Startup for Bromine in Israel
An Israeli company began producing bromine from Dead Sea brines after potash extraction, expanding its resource utilization.
1 May 1998
Infrastructure Investment for Bromine in Israel
Israel’s finance ministry proposed bromine expansion projects to boost employment amid rising unemployment in May 1998.
1 Jan 1998
Processing Expansion for Bromine in Israel
Dead Sea Bromine Co. expanded its Sdom plant capacity from 200,000 to 250,000 t/yr, increasing bromine production.
1 Jan 1998
Processing Expansion for Bromine in Israel
DSB raised calcium bromide output to 80,000 t/yr at its Ramav Hovav plant, enhancing drilling‑fluid supply.
1 Mar 1997
Ownership Change for Bromine in Israel
Israel Corp. increased its stake in ICL to 41.9% by acquiring an additional 17% in March 1997.
1 Jan 1997
Ownership Change for Bromine in Israel
Israeli government announced the sale of a 31.5% stake in ICL to reduce its investment program.
1995
Other for Bromine in Israel
Israel cancels public offering of 22% stake in state‑owned chemical company due to price shortfall.
1995
Trade Agreement for Bromine in Israel
Dead Sea Bromine signs 20‑year supply agreement with domestic producer for bromine.
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