With more than 75 years of tradition, Belinka Perkemija is a leading European manufacturer of selected inorganic chemicals based on innovation, sustainability, and safety. The company is part of the global KANSAI HELIOS group and boasts an AA+ credit rating, confirming its stable and responsible business operations.
Our key environmentally friendly products – hydrogen peroxide, sodium perborate and peracetic acid – are used in many industries, from pharmaceuticals, paper, aseptic packaging, oil production and mining to ecology. We are committed to the highest quality standards, as confirmed by ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 certifications and compliance with REACH and SEVESO legislation.
Since our founding in 1948, we have built a rich history of technological breakthroughs, international connections, and successes. With advanced safety systems and sustainable practices, Belinka Perkemija remains committed to a cleaner, safer, and more connected world.
GLOBAL PRESENCE WITH OUR PRODUCTS
Belinka Perkemija sells in 48 countries around the world.
COMPANY HISTORY
2025 – today
2025 – today
Sustainability, safety, and global integration.
Sustainability, safety, and global integration.
2025
2025
Completion of the construction of a new channel for discharging cooling water into the Sava River.
Completion of the construction of a new channel for discharging cooling water into the Sava River.
2022
2022
Launch of the first solar power plant and modernization of the development laboratory.
Launch of the first solar power plant and modernization of the development laboratory.
2020
2020
Installation of a gas cogeneration unit.
Installation of a gas cogeneration unit.
2019
2019
Replacement of two aluminum extraction columns with one larger stainless steel column. Modernization of the energy switchboard in the H₂O₂ plant and introduction of the “Hero for Zero” system – part of the quality and operational excellence system.
Replacement of two aluminum extraction columns with one larger stainless steel column. Modernization of the energy switchboard in the H₂O₂ plant and introduction of the “Hero for Zero” system – part of the quality and operational excellence system.
2018
2018
Replacement of steam boiler 2.
Replacement of steam boiler 2.
2017
2017
KANSAI Paint Group, one of the world’s largest paint manufacturers, becomes the new owner of the Helios Group.
KANSAI Paint Group, one of the world’s largest paint manufacturers, becomes the new owner of the Helios Group.
2015
2015
Acquisition of the SEVESO environmental permit, which regulates the handling of hazardous substances, and replacement of steam boiler 1.
Acquisition of the SEVESO environmental permit, which regulates the handling of hazardous substances, and replacement of steam boiler 1.
2014
2014
The Helios Group is taken over by Ring International Holding (RIH), an Austrian investment group.
The Helios Group is taken over by Ring International Holding (RIH), an Austrian investment group.
2010
2010
REACH registration for H₂O₂ and PBS products, in accordance with European chemicals legislation.
REACH registration for H₂O₂ and PBS products, in accordance with European chemicals legislation.
1990 - 2010
1990 – 2010
Standardization and integration into groups
Standardization and integration into groups
2007
2007
Belinka becomes part of the Helios Group.
Belinka becomes part of the Helios Group.
2007
2007
Acquisition of the OVD – IPPC (now IED) environmental permit, which regulates comprehensive pollution prevention and control.
Acquisition of the OVD – IPPC (now IED) environmental permit, which regulates comprehensive pollution prevention and control.
2002
2002
Start of production of sodium perborate monohydrate.
Start of production of sodium perborate monohydrate.
2001
2001
Acquisition of the ISO 14001 environmental certificate, which confirms systematic environmental management.
Acquisition of the ISO 14001 environmental certificate, which confirms systematic environmental management.
1994
1994
Acquisition of ISO 9001/9002 quality certificates.
Acquisition of ISO 9001/9002 quality certificates.
1970 – 1990
1970 – 1990
Technological breakthrough and expansion
Technological breakthrough and expansion
1989
1989
Start-up of a new hydrogen plant.
Start-up of a new hydrogen plant.
1985
1985
Introduction of a process for liquefying carbon dioxide (CO₂).
Introduction of a process for liquefying carbon dioxide (CO₂).
1983
1983
Introduction of hydrogen peroxide distillation, improving product purity and quality.
Introduction of hydrogen peroxide distillation, improving product purity and quality.
1977
1977
Construction of a new production plant with automated lines for H₂O₂.
Construction of a new production plant with automated lines for H₂O₂.
1973
1973
Connection with international partners for technology transfer and joint investments. Conclusion of a contract with Laporte (UK) (later taken over by Solvay – Belgium) for joint investment in modern H₂O₂ production and start of H₂O₂ production using the AO process.
Connection with international partners for technology transfer and joint investments. Conclusion of a contract with Laporte (UK) (later taken over by Solvay – Belgium) for joint investment in modern H₂O₂ production and start of H₂O₂ production using the AO process.
1972
1972
Restart of sodium perborate production.
Restart of sodium perborate production.
1940 – 1970
1940 – 1970
Beginnings and pioneering development
Beginnings and pioneering development
1970
1970
Discontinuation of H₂O₂ production using the electrolytic process due to technological obsolescence.
Discontinuation of H₂O₂ production using the electrolytic process due to technological obsolescence.
1968
1968
Start of production of sodium perborate tetrahydrate.
Start of production of sodium perborate tetrahydrate.
1960
1960
Start of production of borax from colemanite.
Start of production of borax from colemanite.
1957
1957
First quantities of hydrogen peroxide on the market (30 tons), increasing to 4,500 tons per year by the end of the 1960s.
First quantities of hydrogen peroxide on the market (30 tons), increasing to 4,500 tons per year by the end of the 1960s.
1948
1948
Establishment of the Belinka company – start of H₂O₂ production using an electrolytic process. Continuation of the tradition of the Cimean factory in Podnart, particularly known for the production of hydrogen peroxide, which was founded by the Pogačnik brothers in 1933.
Establishment of the Belinka company – start of H₂O₂ production using an electrolytic process. Continuation of the tradition of the Cimean factory in Podnart, particularly known for the production of hydrogen peroxide, which was founded by the Pogačnik brothers in 1933.
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