1995

 1995

Transformation into a joint stock company

On 1st January 1995 joint-stock company Research Institute of Inorganic Chemistry was founded. The major shareholder was the state (FNM ČR), minor shareholders were the city Ústí nad Labem and Restitution fund.
 

1997

 1997

Unipetrol becomes the VÚAnCh owner

In March 1997 UNIPETROL, a.s. became a major shareholder of the Research Institute and since 1998 UNIPETROL, a.s. has been a sole shareholder.

1999

 1999

Production of liquid fertilizers

In the period 1999 - 2007, VÚAnCh produced liquid fertilizers and sold them into a wide sales network. Fertilizers were intended rather for the small consumers. Production was taken over by inherited, but also our own recipes. In 2007, it was left to Lovochemie.

2000

 2000

Integration of research capacities

In the period 2000 - 2001, VÚAnCh took over research activities of companies Chemopetrol, Kaučuk and Lovochemie within the integration of Unipetrol group R&D. Then VÚAnCh concentrated its activities into two workplaces – Ústí nad Labem, where is the company’s seat, and Litvínov.

2001

 2001

Principal research area

 After inclusion of the workplaces that have historically dealt with other fields of chemistry, VÚAnCh gradually changed its orientation into following areas:

  • an efficient and environmentally friendly production of motor fuels,
  • preparation of raw materials for production of polymers,
  • sustainable usage of renewable raw materials,
  • reducing emissions of harmful substances,
  • technologies for production and application of advanced materials.

Mission and Goals

Unipetrol Centre for Research and Education, a.s. is an independent legal entity whose primary mission is to research activities and provide support to the chemical industry in areas which are defined in our research program.

The main goals of UniCRE include:

  • Obtaining grants at the national level for the individual research programs in the priority areas of research UniCRE.
  • Integration into European structures, promotion of science, research and development and win support for priority projects of individual research areas UniCRE.
  • Deepening cooperation with academic institutions such as The University of Jan Evangelista Purkyně in Ústí nad Labem, Pardubice University or The Institute of Chemical Process Fundamentals of the Czech Academy of Science, v.v..
  • Active involvement in organizations supporting applied research and collaboration with industry, both within the region and at the national and European level.

Offer of Collaboration with Industry

UniCRE company offers quality knowledge and instrumental platform for refinery-petrochemical industry, as well as for implementation of new technologies in area of renewable energy sources and environmental protection, including perfectly equipped experimental centre and highly qualified analytical hinterland.

Offer of Collaboration with Research Institutions

UniCRE centre collaborates and offers collaboration with other research institutes at handling of projects in the framework of national and international grants and contracts.

 

 

Offer of Collaboration with Students

UniCRE company offers bilaterally profitable collaboration with czech and foreign students of master and postgradual degree. Currently it collaborates with universities (for example Institute of Chemical Technology in Prague, University of Pardubice) and with prominent workplaces of Academy of Sciences in Czech Republic (UCHP, UFCH JH).

Offer of Renting Conference RoomsOffer of Renting Conference Rooms

UniCRE company offers to rent the conference rooms in Chempark Záluží and Ústí nad Labem locations. All rooms are equipped with the presentation equipment. Arrangement of tables and chairs in the individual rooms can be changed according to customer needs. We will arrange a flipchart or presenter on request.