Russian attack halts production of household chemicals in Khmelnytskyi

Russian attack halts production of household chemicals in Khmelnytskyi
Photo: factory of the company "2K" in Khmelnytskyi / 2k.company

In Khmelnytskyi, after the Russian attack on October 19, the enterprise of the company "2K" – a Ukrainian-German producer of household chemicals and cosmetics – ceased operations. As a result of the strike, the enterprise suffered significant destruction: production facilities, infrastructure, and office premises were damaged.

The company announced this on its Instagram page.

Currently, the enterprise has completely stopped work. Specialists are assessing the scale of damage and losses. The terms of restoration of production have not been announced yet.

The company separately emphasized that all employees remained unharmed.

"The most important thing is that our employees were not injured!", – noted in "2K".

Earlier, the head of the Khmelnytskyi regional military administration, Serhii Tiurin, reported damage to an enterprise in the regional center as a result of the Russian attack. According to his information, the facade of the building was damaged, the roof, windows were broken, and a passenger car was also damaged. In that message, the official did not specify the name of the enterprise.

What is known about the company "2K"

"2K" is a joint Ukrainian-German enterprise specializing in the production of household chemicals, cleaning products, and cosmetic goods. The company operates in the Ukrainian market and supplies goods abroad.

According to information on the official website of the manufacturer, the enterprise's assortment includes laundry detergents, gels and capsules for washing, dishwashing liquids, glass cleaners, kitchen surfaces and sanitary ware. The company also produces shampoos, hair masks, shower gels, liquid soap, and other cosmetic products.

Among the manufacturer's trademarks are Galax, Doctor Wash, Pro Wash and others. In total, the company claims an assortment of about 300 products. According to its own data, products are exported to 22 countries worldwide, in particular to European and Asian markets.

The enterprise also has its own laboratories in Ukraine and Germany, where product development and quality control are carried out.

The plant shutdown means a temporary halt of production operations at the damaged enterprise. At the same time, the company has not yet reported whether this will affect the supply of products to retail chains and the fulfillment of export orders.

Based on materials from: company "2K", Khmelnytskyi OVA, official website of "2K"