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Sulfuric acid marine loading facility pipeline structure by Interacid Group | Delivering value through global experience

Delivering Value Through Global Experience

A Deep History of Market Experience

Interacid is an international group that provides marketing, logistics and terminal services for sulfuric acid. Our experience in the market has allowed us to provide strategic solutions to our customers to meet their ever-changing needs for over 50 years.

Exterior of Interacid Group headquarters in Switzerland established in 1970 | Origin of sulfuric acid logistics business

1970

Interacid was founded in Switzerland to trade raw materials mainly for the fertilizer and chemical industries. In the same decade, the Group became the exclusive sulfuric acid marketer for the Japanese Smelter industry.

Early photo of SATCO terminal established in Tampa in 1989 | Joint venture between Freeport and Interacid

1989

Sulphuric Acid Trading Company, Inc. (SATCO), a joint venture between Interacid and Freeport McMoran was established in Tampa, FL with a terminal capacity of 60,000 MT.

Sulfuric acid terminal facility of Interacid Trading Chile established in 1993 in Magallanes

1993

Creation of Interacid Trading Chile (ITC), a trading and terminal company located in Mejillones with 35,000 MT storage capacity.

Commemorative headquarters photo from 1994 when Sumitomo Corporation acquired 100% of Interacid Trading Group

1994

Sumitomo Corporation, one of the largest diversified trading companies worldwide became 100% shareholder of the Interacid Trading Group.

1998 photo marking Interacid becoming sole shareholder of SATCO and expanding Tampa terminal capacity

1998

Interacid became the sole shareholder of SATCO and the Tampa storage capacity was increased to 80,000 MT

New sulfuric acid pier and 26,000 MT tank constructed in Magallanes, Chile (2006)

2006

To support the booming mining industry, Interacid built its own jetty in Mejillones, Chile allowing simultaneous berthing of two large tanker vessels and added a third tank of 20,000 MT capacity.

Commemorative photo of three sulfuric acid tanks added at ITC terminal in Magallanes, Chile in 2008

2008

Three additional tanks of 20,000 MT capacity each were added in Mejillones bringing ITC’s overall storage capacity to 115,000 MT in Chile.

Photo of joint terminal facility established in Australia by Interacid and Coogee Chemicals in 2010

2010

Interacid built the Gladstone Acid Terminal in Australia in a joint-venture with Coogee Chemicals, comprising of a 13,000 MT storage facility to service the Central Queensland consumers.

Facility photo of new 20,000 MT sulfuric acid tank completed in Magallanes, Chile in 2015

2015

ITC built a new additional 20,000 MT tank at Mejillones, Chile, bringing ITC’s overall storage capacity to 135,000 MT in Chile.

New sulfuric acid terminal and loading facilities built in Cartagena Port in 2019

2019

​SATCO has built a new tank terminal at the Port of Stockton in California, equipped with a 30,000 MT sulfuric acid tank, diluting facilities and freight car/truck shipping facilities.

Facility image representing Sumitomo Corporation's 2023 acquisition of Suttons LLC for enhanced US West Coast distribution

2023

Sumitomo Corporation acquired Saconix LLC. for engagement of the distribution and transportation service of sulfuric acid in US West and Gulf.

Photo of additional 20,000 MT sulfuric acid tank built by ITC in Magallanes, Chile in 2024

2024

​ITC  built a new additional 20,000 MT tank at Mejillones, Chile, bringing ITC’s overall storage capacity to 155,000 MT in Chile.

Facility photo and new brand logo of Interacid North America formed in 2025 through SATCO integration

2025

SATCO and Saconix merged to form a new entity: Interacid North America, Inc. (ITNA)

 

Interacid Trading Asia Pacific Pte. Ltd. (ITAP) was formed in Singapore for enhancing sulfuric acid trading and tapping growth opportunities especially Asia-Pacific region.

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Sulfuric acid storage tanks under blue sky representing Interacid Group’s core values of safety, reliability, and integrity

Interacid values safety, flexibility, and reliability, while building long-term relationships with clients.

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Global logistics network of Interacid Group spanning Switzerland, Chile, United States, and Singapore

Interacid builds a global network from Switzerland, Chile, United States, and Singapore  to ensure stable sulfuric acid supply.

Rail tank infrastructure supporting Interacid Group’s sulfuric acid delivery services with efficiency and stability

Interacid offers safe, flexible sulfuric acid supply via global trading, logistics, storage, and consulting services.

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Interacid shares the latest updates on global operations and corporate activities through its news page.

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