Saltworks

The Salt Union saltworks at Weston Point, Runcorn, viewed across the empty Delamere Dock. This 850,000 tonne per annum vacuum salt plant was sold to Ineos Enterprises in 2006.

Products include:
Undried vacuum salt - a key raw material in the manufacture of chlorine and caustic soda.
Pure dried vacuum salt - an important ingredient for the food industry as well as for processes ranging from shampoo manufacture to animal nutrition and water treatment.
Granular and white tablet salt for water softening.
Packed de-icing salts.