Norit returns to independent company status fully focusing on activated carbon with their purchase by One Equity partners.

Singapore JV plant started providing reactivation services.

Norit was acquired by Cabot Corporation.

Estevan, Canada JV plant started for production of lignite-based carbons for mercury removal.

Participation in Clarimex, Mexico plant providing access to activated wood carbons for the Americas.

Acquisition of Pryor, Oklahoma, plant producing reagglomerated bituminous coal-based carbons.

Purton, U.K. plant started as a joint venture, then wholly-owned from 2004.

Acquisition of the DARCO Marshall, Texas plant establishing Norit as the #1 producer of powdered activated carbon.

Acquisition of Glasgow, U.K. plant producing phosphoric acid activated wood. In 1981 replaced by a new plant at a new location.

Ravenna, Italy plant started for industrial and potable water reactivation.

Acquired Klazienaveen, Netherlands peat-based activated carbon producer.

Norit N.V. was established and listed on the Amsterdam Stock Exchange.

Zaandam, Netherlands plant begins activated carbon production.