09-02-2012

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. Jean Bernard Leleu, Deputy CEO and ...

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27-01-2012

Rhodia, member of the Solvay Group, and Avantium announced that they have entered into a partnership to jointly develop a range of new bio-based polyamides targeting a variety of applications. This partnership expands and completes the previously announced development agreement in the field ...

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02-09-2011

Solvay and Rhodia announced the success of Solvay's tender offer on Rhodia for EUR 31.6 per share and American Depositary Share or ADS (equivalent in USD) and EUR 52.32 (after adjustment) per bond convertible into and / or exchangeable into new or existing shares (OCEANE).The French financial ...

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24-06-2011

Rhodia has decided to step up its worldwide production capacity by 20%, especially in Rhodia Zhenjiang unit (China), between now and 2012 to consistently meet the increasing needs of both its customers and the markets served over the forthcoming years.The global demand for Hydroquinone is ...

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09-06-2011

Rhodia and SIBUR have signed a letter of intent to create a joint venture in specialty surfactants. This strategic alliance would be focused on creating a leader in the CIS market where specialty surfactants are used particularly in home & personal care, and oil & gas industries, with the ...

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13-04-2011

Rhodia has announced a debottlenecking of its polymer production capacity in Freiburg, Germany. Rhodia’s Global Business Unit (GBU), Polyamide & Intermediates, a world-class leader in the polyamide PA66 market, is strengthening its position as major producer of polymers in Europe. “The ...

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Solvay will launch a friendly cash Offer for Rhodia at EUR 31.60 per share

06-04-2011

Solvay and Rhodia announce the signing of a framework agreement according to which Solvay will launch a friendly cash Offer for 100% of the share capital of Rhodia. The cash Offer at EUR 31.60 per share (ex dividend of EUR 0.5 per share) values the equity of Rhodia at EUR 3.4 billion and the ...

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04-03-2011

Rhodia invests in its cyclopentanone production unit and confirms its leadership position in the fragrance markets. This major investment at the Melle facility is aimed at improving and optimizing the reliability of the plant’s production equipment and at boosting customer service, thus ...

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21-10-2010

Rhodia has announced an increase in its IBCH (IsoBornyl CycloHexanol) production capacity in China in conjunction with the transfer of its Wuxi plant to the group’s new industrial platform located in Zhenjiang (Jiangsu province). IBCH is used by the perfumery industry. Rhodia’s global ...

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18-06-2009

DyStar acquired the sodium amide business of the Rhodia Group (France) in February 2009, which principally comprises sodium amide formulating technology and the customer base. The formulation of sodium amide is to be relocated from Rhodia's production location in Norwich, UK, to DyStar's ...

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