Group profile
Rhodia is a world leader in the development and production of specialty chemicals. Through six global divisions (or enterprises) we provide added-value products and high-performance solutions to diversified markets. These include automotive, electronics, flavors and fragrances, health, personal and home care, consumer goods and industrial and processing.
Our strong geographic presence in high-growth markets, combined with the dedication of our 13,600 employees and our resolute commitment to sustainable development places Rhodia in the strongest of positions to face the challenges of today’s industry.
Rhodia is listed on Euronext Paris.
Rhodia in Uruguay
Rhodia was established in Uruguay in 1949, when it was home to a Rhône Poulenc laboratory. Since the 1960s, Rhodia has maintained a commercial presence in the country, with an office dedicated to selling Rhodia products to Uruguayan industry. Filter tow, adipic acid, oxygenate solvents, silica, industrial yarns for tires, textile yarns, surfactants for polymerization, engineering plastics and vanillin are the most popular Rhodia products in Uruguay.
The Uruguay office manages several partnerships with local industries to promote and enhance the sales of Rhodia’s Novecare products in Latin America and exports products to countries which include Chile, Argentina, Brazil, Ecuador, Peru, Guatemala, Paraguay and Puerto Rico.
In January 1st 2000, the Rhodia Uruguay S.A. joined the company’s Cone Sul minizone, along with Argentina and Chile.
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