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Rhodia, member of the Solvay group, is a specialty chemical company resolutely committed to sustainable development.

A balanced geographic presence
A balanced geographic presence

Rhodia, member of the Solvay group, is a specialty chemical company resolutely committed to sustainable development. As a leader in its businesses, the Group aims to improve its customers’ performance through the pursuit of operational excellence and its ability to innovate.

Structured around 11 Global Business Units, Rhodia is the partner of major players in the automotive, electronics, flavors and fragrances, health, personal and home care markets, consumer goods and industrial markets. Rhodia employs around 14 000 people worldwide and generated sales of €5.23 billion in 2010.

Rhodia in Germany

Rhodia was first established in Germany in 1927, with an acetate-based yarns and fibers production facility in Freiburg.

Rhodia was first established in Germany in 1927, with an acetate-based yarns and fibers production facility in Freiburg, followed in 1955 by the manufacture of cellulose acetate tow.

Today, the Freiburg site is also home to technological development centers for Rhodia Polyamide (engineering plastics) and Rhodia Acetow (cellulose acetate tow), as well as a polymerization unit for polyamide 6.6 chips.

Rhodia is committed to providing its customers with the best quality products and services which, together with innovative solutions, create enduring value. An experienced sales force provides customers with a comprehensive range of specialty chemicals for numerous applications and markets.

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Doing Business with Rhodia

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