TAGS: Environmentally Friendly Coatings
Solvay has inaugurated its second plant dedicated exclusively to the manufacturing of its sustainable solvent Augeo®, bringing its production capacity for the bio-based solvent from 6,000 up to 20,000 tons a year.
The product line has been created by Solvay’s Brazilian researchers and responds to the company’s global objective from its Solvay One Planet roadmap, to generate 15% of its revenue from either bio-based or recycled-based materials by 2030.
Augeo® - Sustainable and Innovative Solvent Solutions
Solvay’s sustainable solvent innovation derives from glycerin and is used in paints and varnishes, fragrances, personal care and household.
Installed in the company's industrial complex in Paulinia in the Province of São Paulo (Brazil), the new plant already operates at full capacity, serving customers on different continents. The USA is the primary market for the product manufactured in Paulinia, accounting for more than 30% of exports, followed by Europe, Asia, and Latin America.
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I am very proud of our teams that have been able to bring this new plant up to its full capacity from scratch and on schedule in these challenging times," says Ilham Kadri, CEO of Solvay.
"This new production unit is a beautiful illustration of how Solvay group is building stronger by bringing sustainable and innovative solutions to its customers.”
The company is continuously developing new applications for its sustainable solvents and has been certified by the Vegan Society, the most respected agency in this market. This has introduced Solvay sustainable solvents to new niche markets, such as vegan personal care or home care products, a growing international trend.
Source: Solvay