About Draslovka
Experts and innovators in chemistry
Draslovka is a chemical technologies, products and services company creating value and improving sustainability in several industries, including mining, agriculture and manufacturing.
Today, Draslovka is best known as the world’s largest producer of sodium cyanide, a chemical vital for gold mining however its most important contribution to the sector is its Glycine Leaching Technology , the company’s proprietary technology that leaches metals in a more sustainable and economic manner. Draslovka also manufactures other specialist chemicals and reagents and provides class-leading chemical application services to the mining and pest control industries as well as AI-enabled support services.
Reimagining the CN family of chemicals
For more than 100 years in Draslovka, the art of CN chemistry has been passed on from generation to generation. Today, Draslovka is recognized as a global leader in the R&D and production of CN-based chemicals. The chemicals Draslovka produce are used in wide range of sectors, including agriculture, mining, automotive and pharmaceuticals. Our products are also essential in the production of many items we use in our daily lives such as smartphones or vitamins.
We believe that the only right way forward is to develop products and practices that leave our planet better than it was yesterday. That is why we are committed to safely and efficiently producing the highest quality products. We never stop reinventing them. All this, however, would not be possible without the right team. We support every person in our organization to help them realize their full potential and lead our company forward to ensure the next 100 years of our history.
Our history
Foundation of Draslovka by the Deutsche Gold und Silberscheide-anstalt
1945-1947
Original factory destroyed in an air raid during World War II but production was fully resumed by 1947
1949
Company taken over by the state under the name of Lučební závody
1960
Pilot plant for the production of synthetic hydrogen build
1968
Production of hydrogen cyanide using the Andrussow process commenced
2014
Acquisition of the EDN business from the Linde Group
2012
bdp partners acquires stake through Draslovka Holding a.s.
1996
LZD a.s. Kolín acquired by Bruzek family from private investors
1992
Lučební závody Draslovka a.s. Kolín (LZD a.s. Kolín) began to operate as a private company.
experience
2015
Establishment of Draslovka Services Group with HQ in Melbourne focusing on trial support, product development on a global scale
2018
Employment of the ozone - friendly EDN® continues to increase as a fumigant is approved in Australia - first country globally to do so
2021
Draslovka acquires Sasol’s sodium cyanide business, as a first major investment into the African continent
2021
Acquisition of Chemours Mining Solutions Business that operates the largest solid sodium cyanide plant in the world in Memphis,
Tennessee
Our People
Our team consists of experienced leaders from various industries who guide Draslovka's growth and success. The Board includes the Chairman, one executive director, and three independent non-executive directors. Additionally, our Advisory Board provides expertise from natural resources, public service, and manufacturing to help navigate challenges and seize opportunities in commercializing our sustainable alternatives.
Pavel Brůžek Jr.
CEO DRASLOVKA HOLDING
Pavel Brůžek Jr. has a background in chemical engineering, biological sciences and business administration, and has been involved with Draslovka since high school. He moved through all relevant positions: production, R&D, sales, investments, strategic development department and then in 2009 he became Technical Director. Now CEO of Draslovka Holding, he is leading the ongoing global expansion.
Pavel Brůžek Sr.
Chairman of Supervisory board
Pavel Brůžek Sr. has a background in chemical engineering and economics. In addition to this, he has more than 45 years of experience in managing engineering and chemical companies. Pavel Sr. started his career in production, then advanced through R&D, technical department and executive management. After the revolution and fall of the communist regime, he became a deputy minister and was responsible for the chemical and petrochemical industries. In 1996, he purchased Draslovka from the banks and started the company's transformation. His vision convinced the employees and with the help of his family team, Draslovka began to thrive.
Our Vision
We get there sooner.
Our Mission
Safety and environmental sustainability are at the heart of everything we do.
Our values
We act like business owners
We build strong relationships
We always do the right thing
We put safety first
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A global supplier with a family business approach focused on the future of our planet
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