January 07, 2010Vinythai prepares construction of its Epichlorohydrin plant in Thailand Solvay’s Thai affiliate to invest EUR 160 million using Solvay’s innovative Epicerol® technology [EN]-[FR]-[NL]
December 15, 2009Solvay Group distinguished ten innovations during the Solvay Innovation Trophy ceremony yesterday at Solvay’s headquarters in Brussels, Belgium. Solvay celebrates breakthrough products and technologies for its sustainable and profitable growth in its Innovation Trophy 2009 [EN]-[FR]-[NL]
December 10, 2009Solvay supports Solar Impulse’s takeoff with innovative materials and knowhow First solar-powered airplane contains 11 Solvay products [EN]-[FR]-[NL]
December 01, 2009Electrolyte additive in Korea, to improve rechargeable Li-ion batteries New Monofluoroethylene Carbonate plant to serve growing market in Far East [EN]-[FR]-[NL]
September 15, 2009Solvay Indupa: Major Expansion Comes with Investment for Well-being of Local Communities
July 17, 2009Warrington gets Best Community Project award for educational activities Solvay’s Warrington site was delighted to receive the Best Community Project award, one of seven categories recognised at the inaugural Chemicals Northwest Awards ceremony. [EN]
June 25, 2009Inergy Automotive Systems brings two innovations which are reducing environmental impact of cars The Solvay and Plastic Omnium joint venture innovates with SCR system which strongly reduces concentration of nitrogen oxides in diesel exhaust gasses,... [EN]-[FR]-[NL]
June 22, 2009Taking renewable energy technologies to market Know-how meets capital. In an effort to promote a young growth sector, to gain insight and to look for new business opportunities, Solvay organized the "Präsenzbörse on Renewable Energies". [EN]
June 08, 2009Solar Impulse : on tour in the US The Solar Impulse airplane is scheduled to fly around the world in 2011, but meanwhile the scale model of the airplane is doing its own tour, managing to visit the eastern, central and western regions of the United States.
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June 03, 2009Solvay-Umicore Zero Emission Racing Team sets new "world record" with hydrogen-powered car Last month, the Solvay-Umicore Zero Emission Racing Team bettered the world record for hydrogen-powered vehicles at the Zolder (Belgium) race course across a distance of an eighth of a mile. [EN]
April 16, 2009New trees to reduce the carbon footprint of our activities The Povoa Chemicals site included the World Forest Day (March 21st) in the schedule of its 75th birthday celebration by acting in its quarry along the generation that will benefit the most from today’s actions.
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March 10, 2009Protecting food and pharmaceuticals, contributing to the production of water-based paints NEW PRODUCTION CAPACITY FOR DIOFAN® PVDC LATEX, a barrier material to protect the integrity of the goods, especially in the food and pharmaceutical industries, and a binder in the production of water-based paints with exceptional corrosion resistance and moisture barrier. [EN]
January 07, 2009Solvay products help flood victims in Brazil Solvay Indupa and Brazilian chemical company Carbocloro have donated 12 tonnes of concentrated sodium hypochlorite to the towns of Itajaí and Blumenau in the state of Santa Catarina, Brazil, both destroyed by rain last November. [EN]
December 03, 2008Solvay takes stake in fuel cell developer ACAL Energy Investment in innovative low-cost and high reliability fuel cell technology [EN]-[FR]-[NL]
December 02, 2008Solvay succesfully completes pre-registration of 400 substances in accordance with the REACH regulation (EC) no 1907/2006 Pre-registration is first main step in Solvay’s commitment to fulfill REACH obligations for its products [EN]-[FR]-[NL]
November 27, 2008Solvay’s management and European Works Council are committing to sustainable development and corporate social responsibility The CEO and the European Works Council sign a unique charter [EN]-[FR]-[NL]
October 22, 2008Solvay Sodi, A Social Responsibility Laureate
October 15, 2008Solvay sets ambitious goals for its Sustainable Development Quantified Targets to Curb the Environmental Impact of the Group’s Activities and Products [EN]-[FR]-[NL]
September 29, 2008Solvay invests EUR 55 milion in reduced electricity consumption and lower environmental impact of its electrolytic unit at Tavaux (F) Launch of membrane-based electrolytic technology [EN]-[FR]-[NL]
August 13, 2008Umicore and Solvay foster zero emission car racing team Two established Belgian names sponsor Belgian fuel cell powered racing kart [EN]-[FR]-[NL]
June 19, 2008Solvay's Tavaux (France) Plant to be powered with biomass-based energy A sustainable and competitive alternative to fossil fuels [EN]-[FR]-[NL]
May 21, 2008Solvay joins Capricorn‘Cleantech’venture capital fund Exploring new business developments in sustainable technologies [EN]-[FR]-[NL]
May 14, 2008Solvay launches new product for air pollution control : SOLVAir® Select 300 The investment of USD 40 Million in the treatment of sulfur dioxide (SO2) in flue gases will improve the environmental efficiency of our US Green River plant [EN]-[FR]-[NL]
May 08, 2008Solvay to power its Bernburg (Germany) plant with secondary solid fuels Diversification of energy sources: by 2010, the site should generate energy from Refuse Derived Fuel [EN]-[FR]-[NL]
December 14, 2007Solvay Indupa will produce bioethanol-based vinyl in Brasil & considers state-of-the-art power generation in Argentina Sustainable vinyl material derived from Sugar Cane and Salt [EN]-[FR]-[NL]
September 06, 2007Solvay to build world-class Epicerol® plant in Thailand Innovative green chemistry technology to serve strong demand for epichlorohydrin [EN]-[FR]-[NL]
August 30, 2007Solvay expands printed electronics development platform with investment in Plextronics The production of plastic Solar Cells is one of the applications of Plextronics Innovative Technology [EN]-[FR]-[NL]
August 14, 2007Solvay launches Peracetic Acid production in China Advanced disinfection solutions with a low impact on the environment [EN]-[FR]-[NL]
June 28, 2007SOLVAY, SIBUR sign join venture agreement to build Russia’s first world-scale vinyls production plant A plant aiming at low energy and feedstock consumption, minimum emissions and optimum safety conditions. [EN]-[FR]-[NL]
May 22, 2007With the Queen Elisabeth Medical Foundation, Solvay supports the fight against Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease The quest to treat more effectively a neuro-degenerative disorder that affects one person in 2,500 [EN]-[FR]-[NL]
May 02, 2007Solvay Solexis expands Polyvinyledene fluoride (PVDF) production capacity in Tavaux (France) Demand for SOLEF® PVDF is high, some of its applications are developing rapidly, especially in environmental technologies [EN]-[FR]-[NL]
April 05, 2007Solvay’s green chemistry technology for the manufacturing of Epichlorohydrin is operational in Tavaux (France) The plant is fed with glycerine derived from rapeseed oil [EN]-[FR]-[NL]
November 01, 2006Safety performance at plants acquired in 2002 Personnel actively contributing to the success of the Group’s safety culture [EN]
June 29, 2006New Epicerol process receives French award Sub-product of the manufacture of bio-diesel used to make new chemicals [EN]
May 18, 2006Solvay signs two strategic agreements in the field of fuel cells and OLEDs CMR Fuel Cells plc and Solvay have concluded a cooperation agreement to be the world’s first to develop porous membranes for new generation fuel cells. [EN]
March 08, 2006Umicore, Solvay join forces to develop and supply Core Technology for Fuel Cell industry The two major European groups will combine their innovation skills and know how in a RD venture for the development of fuel cell technologies; a realistic and environmentally friendly alternatives to fossil fuels. [EN]-[FR]-[NL]
January 31, 2006Solvay builds new epichlorohydrin plant The novel manufacturing process allows for the re-use of glycerine, a by-product of the biodiesel industry. [EN]-[FR]-[NL]
June 13, 2005Solvay is Solar Impulse’s technological partner
Innovation from a leading industrial group serving sustainable development and state-of-the-art technologies [EN]-[FR]-[NL]
April 05, 2005Solvay to launch sodium bicarbonate production in Bernburg (Germany) New Plant to Serve North-Eastern Europe with Competitive, Environmentally-Friendly Specialty [EN]-[FR]-[NL]
February 16, 2005Solvay Sustainability report 2004-2008 published Our new report "Towards Sustainable Development 2004-2008" demonstrates our intention to work together with our stakeholders for a more sustainable society. [EN]
October 19, 2004Solvay Joins Fuel Cell Venture Capital Fund Market-driven intelligence will boost Solvay research in sustainable and clean power source : Solvay S.A. today announces that it has joined Conduit Ventures Limited, a London-based venture capital fund focused on fuel cells and related hydrogen technologies in Europe, Asia and North America. [EN]-[FR]-[NL]
February 24, 2004Solvay environmental performance and the new "European Pollutant Emissions Register" The European Pollutant Emission Register (EPER), the first Europe-wide register of industrial emissions into air and water, gives detailed information on emissions from around 10,000 large industrial facilities in the EU and Norway and is accessible on the internet [EN]
January 15, 2004Solvay, Kobelco eco-solutions create joint venture to introduce Vinyloop® in Japan First Asian Unit of Solvay’s Innovative PVC Recycling Process Scheduled for 2005 [EN]-[FR]-[NL]-[DE]
October 10, 2003Emissions further reduced while output of products increases Consolidated data on emissions for the whole Solvay Group show further reductions during the past two years (2001 and 2002). This applies to releases both into water and into the atmosphere. [EN]
July 31, 2003New innovations related to eco-efficiency A series of innovations related to eco-efficiency, environmental protection and safety are taking part in the Solvay's 3rd Innovation Trophy 2003. [EN]
May 05, 2003Know the risks of caustic soda, an essential chemical: Solvay takes part Good chemicals management - in other words, the safe use of chemicals – clearly depends on the clear communication of hazards and risks. The full international dossier for sodium hydroxide (NaOH or caustic soda), is now publicly available from UNEP. It is based on the most up to date information worldwide on its many uses.
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December 11, 2002RESOLEST : a new development of the Neutrec ® process The recycling of residues stemming from the purification of flues gases in waste incinerators, now becomes reality in France : The RESOLEST industrial unit has begun to operate. [EN]
April 23, 2002A "bonsai" award for Solvay's Vinyloop® process for PVC recycling On 23 April 2002, the FEB (Federation of Belgian Enterprises) presented its "Bonzai" trophies to the four winners of its Belgian environment prize. [EN]
March 16, 2002Solvay plant at Tavaux (Jura) certified ISO 14001 for its environmental management The Solvay plant at Tavaux* (Jura, France) has just received the official notification of its certification regarding the ISO 14001 environmental standards for all its activities. [EN]
February 11, 2002Towards sustainable development New Health Safety Environment 2001-2003 [EN]
February 11, 2002Novosol® - Dredging up sustainable development Solvay Research and Technology (DCRT), together with the Université Libre de Bruxelles, has developed and patented Novosol®, a new technique for cleaning the dredged slurry from canals and ports. [EN]
February 28, 2001Tarragone (Spain): 25 km from the Solvay Martorell factory, No injuries, but serious traffic problems following the temporary closure of the nearby highway.
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February 22, 2001SOLVAY POLYMERS' INCIDENT ENDS SAFELY Deer Park, Texas -- On 20 February at 1 PM local time, an electrical failure occurred in the utilities steam production facility of Solvay Polymers, Inc.'s Deer Park Plant. [EN]
December 13, 2000The Management of the Solvay Indupa PVC Chlorine Production Site: The significant progress in reducing its environmental impact. Within the framework of its South American campaign against the persistent organic pollutants (POPs), a Greenpeace boat visited the petrochemical zone of Bahia Blanca (Argentina). [EN]-[FR]-[NL]
October 03, 2000Reopening of the VCM & PVC units at Bahia Blanca (Argentina) The vinyl chloride (VCM) and PVC production units of the Solvay Indupa plant in Bahia Blanca (Argentina) was reopened on 26 September, following the agreement given by the Argentine authorities. [EN]-[FR]-[NL]
August 30, 2000Concerning the incident at Solvay Indupa plant in Bahia Blanca On 20 August, an incident took place in the chlorine and caustic soda production unit of Solvay's Indupa plant in Bahia Blanca, Argentina. [EN]
August 24, 2000Concerning the technical incident that occurred on August 20, 2000 at the Solvay Indupa plant in Bahia Blanca (Argentina) The limited chlorine leak that occurred in the plant of SOLVAY INDUPA in Bahia Blanca (Argentina) was without health or environmental impact. [EN]-[FR]
March 28, 2000Environmental and economic benefits: new energy-saving blowing agent Solvay Fluor has become the first company in the world to put a new blowing agent for foaming of plastics on the market. [EN]
March 28, 2000SOLVAY's chemical plant in Jemeppe (Belgium) certified ISO 14001 The SOLVAY plant in Jemeppe s/Sambre manufactures chemicals – essentially hydrogen peroxide, chlorine and PVC. [EN]
March 09, 2000Special prize for Solval SpA During the exhibition "MEETING AMBIENTTE 21", hold from 2nd to 5th March in Milan, LOMBARDIA region and UNIONCAMERE promoted an award which underlines the Excellence of Companies from an Environmental point of view. [EN]
December 23, 1999Solvay Indupa of Brazil has signed an agreement with Cetesb. This agreement, which has been approved by of the Public Ministry and has been ratified by Greenpeace, brings to an end the discussion concerning a lime storage.
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September 21, 1999SOLVAY has been entrusted by the European PVC producers with creating an industrial facility paving the way to a new recycling channel The ECVM (European Council of Vinyl Manufacturers) choosed Solvay for the developement of a pilot plant designed to create a new channel for recycling used PVC. [EN]-[FR]-[NL]
September 21, 1999WATCO and SOLVAY are joining forces to build RESOLEST, a facility for recycling residues from the purification of domestics wast incinerator fumes SOLVAY and WATCO announce the set up a 50/50 joint venture called RESOLEUROPE S.A and their plan to build a RESOLEST platform, which will recycle residues from the purification of domestic waste incinerator fumes. [EN]-[FR]-[NL]
September 10, 1999Accusations against SOLVAY INDUPA DO BRASIL regarding dioxins Solvay Indupa do Brasil has been accused of being responsible for the contamination of milk by dioxins, brought to light in Germany in 1997. This contamination occurred through citrus pulp imported from Brazil and treated with lime. [EN]-[FR]-[NL]
September 10, 1999Statement accusations against SOLVAY INDUPA DO BRASIL regarding dioxins Solvay Indupa do Brasil has been accused of being responsible for the contamination of milk by dioxins, brought to light in Germany in 1997. [EN]-[FR]-[NL]
September 10, 1999Statement accusations against SOLVAY INDUPA DO BRASIL regarding dioxins Solvay Indupa do Brasil has been accused of being responsible for the contamination of milk by dioxins, brought to light in Germany in 1997. [EN]-[FR]-[NL]
September 10, 1999Statement accusations against SOLVAY INDUPA DO BRASIL regarding dioxins Solvay Indupa do Brasil has been accused of being responsible for the contamination of milk by dioxins, brought to light in Germany in 1997. [EN]-[FR]-[NL]
September 10, 1999Statement accusations against SOLVAY INDUPA DO BRASIL regarding dioxins Solvay Indupa do Brasil has been accused of being responsible for the contamination of milk by dioxins, brought to light in Germany in 1997. [EN]-[FR]-[NL]
July 13, 1999The European Commission's report on last year's contamination of citrus pulp confirms that the origin of the toxic dioxins congeners was not identified Solvay Indupa do Brazil signs an agreement with the Brazilian authorities to determine the future management of its hydrated lime. [EN]
April 22, 1999An innovation of the SOLVAY group: VINYLOOP® allows recycling PVC compound products The process is quite simple in its principle yet applying a high technology. [EN]
April 14, 1999Wood information centre pulled back by commercial code commission Last january, the PVC Steering Committee together with the Dutch Plastics Federation entered a complaint with the Commercial Code Commission against the so called "Wood Information Centre" being the promotional organisation for the woodindustry. [EN]
March 26, 1999Brazil : about the issue related to the presence of dioxins in feed stock of Brazilian origin and prepared from citrus pulp treated with lime Position of Solvay following the unfounded accusation of Solvay Indupa do Brasil as being the supplier of the lime contaminated with the involved dioxins found in these feed stock.
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February 22, 1999Third Responsible Care report of SOLVAY Interox Ltd, Warrington : Lots of information on performance and targets This is Warrington's 3rd report. The title "Responsible Care Report 1996-98" reflects improvements to incorporate more information on product stewardship, health and safety. The products manufactured at Warrington are found in most areas of everyday life. [EN]
February 02, 1999Environmental performance data now available for Solvay's manufacturing activities in Portugal Solvay Portugal has just published its first report on health, safety and environment (Relatorio Ambiente Segurança e saude) in the framework of its Responsible Care committment ("Actuaçao Responsavel"). [EN]
February 02, 1999Open letter to NIKE Many of the 34,000 members of staff in the Solvay Group were shocked to hear that, according to the conclusions of certain "experts" consulted by Nike, in the long term PVC did not meet their requirements for the design of a "sustainable" product. [EN]
December 18, 1998Position paper of Solvay S.A. regarding its water emissions to Rio Grande (São Paolo). For SOLVAY, taking care of the impact of its activities on health and the environment is a day-to-day challenge. This is demonstrated for years by facts and figures related to its environmental performances, which respect everywhere the local legislations. [EN]
December 07, 1998SOLVAY CHEMIE B.V. obtains EMAS environmental certification SOLVAY CHEMIE B.V., located in Roermond (The Netherlands), has published an annual report of their environmental activities in 1997 *, which has been verified by Lloyd's Register Quality Assurance Ltd.
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October 09, 1998"Industry has played a significant part in the success of the Montreal Protocol" "Industry has played a significant part in the success of the Montreal Protocol. I feel that industrial associations must publicize their contribution to the cause of environmental protection on occasions such as the Ozone Day. [EN]
July 24, 1998Solvay's Martorell plant receives ISO certification for its environmental management system The Martorell site in Spain has just been awarded ISO 14001 certification by the Spanish Standards Committee. So far, six Solvay sites have received this certification which defines the industrial standards to be used in environmental management. [EN]
May 28, 1998European ecoprofile published for hydrogen peroxide An extensive environmental analysis on emissions to the environment caused by the manufacturing of hydrogen peroxide has just been published. [EN]
January 28, 1997Good News from Solvay Salz (Borth-Germany) The SOLVAY Salz plant at Borth (Germany) is the first SOLVAY plant to have obtained an EMAS-certification for good environmental management. [EN]
December 01, 1996Old CFCs must not reach the stratosphere: Solvay helps destroy them Solvay is taking action to prevent CFCs from being released into the atmosphere. First, Solvay produces a wide range of good CFC substitutes. [EN]
July 24, 1996AIR LIQUIDE and SOLVAY to build cogeneration powerstation in Spain The SOLVAY and AIR LIQUIDE Group have reached an agreement toward the construction of a cogeneration power tation (supplying both steam and electricity) on the site of SOLVAY' soda ash plant at Torrelavega (Spain). [EN]
