Solvay SA
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Solvay SA Company Profile

Survey says: Solvay is one of the world's leading chemical manufacturers. Belgium-based Solvay produces plastics, basic chemicals and speciality chemicals. Its plastics compounds include vinyl and polyethylene products; it also processes plastics into pipe, waterproofing foils, and fuel and air intake systems for automobiles. The chemicals sector makes hydrogen peroxide and is one of the leading producers of soda ash. In a major expansion, in 2011 Solvay acquired French specialty chemical maker Rhodia (engineering plastics, fluorinated compounds, rare earths and other products) for about $4.8 billion.