Solvay is a Belgian chemical and advanced materials company with roots dating back to 1863 when scientist Ernest Solvay developed the innovative Solvay process for producing soda ash. Over more than a century, the company has evolved into a leading global provider of specialty chemicals and high-performance materials. Headquartered in Brussels, Solvay leverages its long history of research and development to deliver solutions that address critical challenges in energy efficiency, lightweight design and environmental sustainability.
The company’s main business activities are organized across three core segments: Advanced Materials, Advanced Formulations and Performance Chemicals. In Advanced Materials, Solvay produces specialty polymers, composite materials and fluorinated chemicals used in aerospace, automotive and electronics applications. The Advanced Formulations segment offers surfactants, specialty polymers and natural-based ingredients for personal care, detergents and industrial formulations. Performance Chemicals delivers soda ash, peroxides and specialty surfactants for glass manufacturing, pulp and paper, mining and agriculture.
Solvay operates in more than 60 countries, serving a diverse customer base that includes aerospace and automotive OEMs, semiconductor manufacturers, consumer goods companies and energy producers. Its global network of production facilities and research centers enables close collaboration with clients to develop tailored solutions that improve product performance and reduce environmental impact. The company’s emphasis on open innovation and partnerships has fostered breakthroughs in areas such as battery materials, hydrogen technologies and circular chemistry.
Under the leadership of CEO Ilham Kadri since 2019, Solvay has pursued a strategic transformation focused on portfolio optimization, sustainability and digitalization. The company has set ambitious targets to reduce its carbon footprint, increase resource efficiency and advance circular business models. By balancing commercial growth with environmental and social responsibility, Solvay aims to reinforce its position as a trusted innovator in specialty chemicals and advanced materials.
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