1971
ICI ANZ becomes ICI Australia.
1972
‘Sirotherm’ desalination process jointly developed by ICI Australia and CSIRO.
1974
‘Flocor’ biological filter packing installed at Bromley sewage treatment works of the Christchurch Drainage Board, New Zealand.
1976
First full scale water treatment plant using ‘Sirotherm’ commissioned at Osborne’s South Australian Alkali factory.
1976
ICI Australia and Mitsubishi Chemical Industries form Japan Sirotherm Ltd to target Asian market.
1983
New ethylene production unit commissioned at Botany, New South Wales (Australia).
1988
Watercare Division established.
NSW Rhodes (Oxo Alcohol) plant closed and volumes transferred to strengthen imported bulk business.
1995
ICI NZ acquires Chemical Cleaning Ltd.
1997-98
ICI divests ICI Australia shareholding and the independent ICI Australia becomes Orica.
1998
First MIEX plant commissioned in WA treating water for Perth (Australia).
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