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 Venezuela
Rhodia first started commercial operations in Venezuela in 1952. Rhodia is positioned as a business leader in the marketing of chemicals.
Rhodia Venezuela also has a trade office in Valencia and offers distribution and representation of products of all business units of Rhodia. Developing projects with their trading partners, Rhodia Venezuela is considered a safe and reliable partner for the companies in the chemical sector of the country.
Two main industrial sites in Venezuela
Rhodia Acetow Venezuela C.A. began manufacturing filter tow for cigarettes and acetate yarn (thread) in 2001. In restrospective in 1952 Celanese star up manufacturing filter tow, in 1982, Celanese Venezolana was acquired by Mantex (local company). In 1992 Rhodia acquires the majority of share at Acetco – joint venture with Mantex, which later merged with Rhône–Poulenc. And in 2001 until now, Rhodia Acetow Venezuela, C.A.. owns 100% of Valencia Plant. Technology intelligence was drawn from the company’s Acetow site in Germany, from where it adopted processes, equipment and experience. Currently, 90 per cent of Rhodia Acetow Venezuela’s production is dedicated to export, with the remainder going to domestic markets.
Rhodia Sílices de Venezuela C.A. began its activities in 1979, at a plant called Venesil – Venezolana de Silicatos C.A., a subsidiary of the Serviquim company, a group specializing in products for cleaning processes and specialty chemicals for industrial use.
To address market requirements, the company began to produce precipitated silica and aluminum silicate – high technology raw materials derived from sodium silicate. This kind of silica is used in rubber - especially for shoes and car components - tires, agrochemicals, paints and toothpastes.
In December 2000, Rhodia acquired Venesil and the industrial site became part of Rhodia Latin America.
Rhodia Silices Venezuela now exports raw materials to many countries in America and Europe.
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