Impending EU tire label legislation due to come into effect on November 1, 2012 provides opportunities for tire manufacturers to differentiate their product offering to further improve fuel efficiency, wet grip and external rolling noise for passenger cars, and light and heavy commercial vehicles.
Rhodia announces the official inauguration today of the Observatoire des Innovations (Innovation Observatory), a temporary exhibition at the Cité des Sciences et de l’Industrie science museum in Paris designed to highlight research and creation within business organizations.
Roquette and Rhodia Acetow have signed a Joint Development Agreement (JDA) to develop new plant-based polymers. The JDA will enable both companies to leverage synergies bringing together respective competencies in the field of plant-based polymer chemistry.
Solvay announces the appointment of Philippe Rosier as President of Solvay Energy Services. This new business, born from the integration of Rhodia and Solvay, aims to optimize the energy costs and CO2 emissions both of the Group and on behalf of third parties.
Rhodia, member of the Solvay Group, and Avantium announced today that they have entered into a partnership to jointly develop a range of new bio-based polyamides targeting a variety of applications.
Solvay announced today that it has finalized the acquisition of Orbeo following the withdrawal by the French Prudential Supervision Authority (Autorité de Contrôle Prudentiel) of its approval of Orbeo as an “investment company.”
Rhodia (member of the Solvay Group) and China Rare Metals and Rare Earth Co., Ltd. (part of Aluminum Corporation of China, CHINALCO) signed a letter of intent in rare earth business. According to this agreement, the two companies will develop a strategic cooperation in rare earth supply, technology and market development by leveraging both parties’ competitive advantages in the value chain.
Solvay announced today it is acquiring Société Générale’s equity interest in ORBEO, the 50/50 joint venture between the two groups dedicated to the carbon markets
Rhodia Aroma Performance, world leader in the production and sale of Catechol, and Endura Fine Chemicals, worldwide Iargest producer and market leader of Piperonyl Butoxide (PBO), have signed a supply agreement that will guarantee a viable alternative to the production of PBO that was previously made from limited natural raw material.