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2022
Solvay and Trillium agree to collaborate on bio-based acrylonitrile
Solvay entered a new agreement with Trillium Renewable Chemicals to enable Solvay's development of sustainable bio-carbon fiber for various applications.
2021
Solvay and 9T Labs collaborate on composite-part mass production
Solvay announced a collaboration with 9T Labs to bring additive manufacturing of carbon-composite parts to mass production. Solvay would focus on developing specified carbon-fiber-reinforced composite materials.
2021
Renault Group, Veolia and Solvay form battery-recycling partnership
Renault Group announced a partnership with Veolia and Solvay to establish a circular economy for metals used in European electric-vehicle batteries through closed-loop recycling.
2021
Composites One completes acquisition of Solvay process materials business
Composites One completed its purchase of the Process Materials business from Solvay Composite Materials Global Business Unit.
2021
Acquired business rebranded as Aerovac
The acquired Process Materials business was rebranded as Aerovac.
2021
Solvay sells amphoteric surfactant business to OpenGate Capital
Solvay sold its amphoteric surfactant manufacturing business, including production plants in the UK, Germany and the US, to OpenGate Capital. The business also had a tolling operation in Turkey.
2021
Solvay agreed to sell its amphoteric surfactants business
Solvay agreed to sell its North American and European amphoteric surfactants business to OpenGate Capital. The sale includes three production sites and a tolling business in Turkey.
2020
Solvay starts up second bio-based solvent plant in Brazil
Solvay started up its second dedicated plant for manufacturing bio-based solvents in Brazil, increasing capacity from 6,000 to 20,000 tonnes per year.
2020
Domo Chemicals completes acquisition of Solvay’s European Performance Polyamides Business
Domo Chemicals completed its acquisition of Solvay’s Performance Polyamides Business in Europe, taking over production, sales, technical support, R&D and innovation services in France, Spain, Poland, Germany and Italy.
2020
BASF completes acquisition of Solvay’s polyamide business
BASF completed its acquisition of Solvay’s polyamide (PA 66) business on January 31, 2020. The transaction included production sites, research and technical centers, and interests in two joint ventures.