Südwestdeutsche Salzwerke

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1. Salt production: The Südwestdeutsche Salzwerke company is one of the leading producers of salt in Europe. They extract salt from underground salt deposits and use various methods such as dry mining and solution mining to produce different types of salt, including kitchen salt, industrial salt, and special salts for specific applications.
2. Water softening: The company offers a range of water softening products and services to industrial and commercial customers. Their water softeners use salt to remove hardness minerals from water, making it softer and more suitable for various industrial processes.
3. De-icing solutions: The company produces de-icing salts that are used to remove ice and snow from roads, sidewalks, and airports during winter. These salts are highly effective in melting snow and ice and preventing it from re-freezing.
4. Salt-based food ingredients: Südwestdeutsche Salzwerke produces a variety of food-grade salts that are used as ingredients in the food industry. These include table salt, sea salt, kosher salt, and various specialty salts.
5. Salt for animal nutrition: The company also offers a range of salt products for animal nutrition. These include mineral licks and feed additives that provide essential minerals and nutrients for livestock and pets.
6. Pharmaceutical grade salt: Südwestdeutsche Salzwerke produces high-purity pharmaceutical grade salt that is used in the production of various medications, as well as in medical devices and dialysis solutions.
7. Rock salt for construction: The company also produces rock salt for use in the construction industry. This type of salt is used for de-icing, as a component in concrete, and for soil stabilization.
8. Salt for water treatment: Südwestdeutsche Salzwerke offers various salt products for water treatment applications, including sodium chloride and potassium chloride for water softening and brine solutions for disinfection and purification.
9. Battery-grade salt: The company produces high-quality salt for use in battery production. This salt is used as an electrolyte in battery cells and helps to enhance their performance and longevity.
10. Technical salts and brines: Südwestdeutsche Salzwerke offers a range of technical salts and brines for various industrial applications. These include salts for metal processing, chemical production, and other technical processes.