Norit Activated Carbon

Norit is a specialized brand with a heritage spanning over a century, rooted in the development of activated carbon technology. Founded in the Netherlands in the early 20th century, the brand has grown from a local chemical innovation into a globally recognized standard for purification. Primarily used as a digestive aid to treat flatulence and cases of poisoning, its pharmaceutical-grade activated carbon is prized for its high adsorption capacity.

Throughout its history, the ownership of the Norit brand and its industrial divisions has shifted through major global corporations. Originally part of Norit N.V. in Amersfoort, the company became part of various portfolios including Cabot Corporation before the Norit activated carbon business was acquired by One Equity Partners and subsequently other private equity interests. Today, the brand operates as a global leader in both pharmaceutical and industrial purification markets, with manufacturing facilities located in the Netherlands, the United States, and several other sites globally to ensure product availability across three continents.