TAGS: Natural/ Organic
Solvay inaugurates 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.
Augeo®: Sustainable Solvent Solutions
Solvay’s sustainable solvent innovation derives from a renewable source (glycerin) and is used in
fragrances, personal care, household, and institutional cleaning items, paints and varnishes.
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 percent of its revenue from either bio-based or recycled-based materials by 2030.
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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," said 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.”
Solvents Certified by the Vegan Society
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 percent of exports, followed by Europe, Asia, and Latin America.
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