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Solvay
AddedFeb 15, 2024
UpdatedJun 28, 2026
Solvay

Solvay

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Solvay SA, a Belgian chemical company, manufactures diverse chemicals and plastics for various industries.

HQ
City of Brussels, Brussels-Capital Region, BE
Founded
1863
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Solvay SA, founded in 1863 by Alfred and Ernest Solvay, is a Belgian chemical company headquartered in Neder-Over-Heembeek, Brussels. The company's core mission is to master the elements essential to vitalizing our world, focusing on sustainable development and positive societal impact. Solvay manufactures a wide range of chemicals and plastics, including soda ash, hydrogen peroxide, functional polymers, silica, surfactants, and specialty polymers. These products serve various industries such as aerospace, alternative energy, automotive, construction, consumer goods, food and beverage, and oil and gas.

Notable figures associated with Solvay include Chairman Nicolas Boël and CEO Philippe Kehren. The company is publicly traded on Euronext Brussels under the ticker SOLB and is a component of the BEL 20 and CAC Next 20 indices. Solvay has achieved significant milestones in its long history, including substantial net sales and a strong global presence with numerous production sites across various countries. The company's commitment to innovation and sustainability has made it a key player in the chemical industry, positively impacting numerous sectors worldwide.

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Solvay - Quick Facts

Who are Solvay's competitors?

Companies similar to Solvay include LyondellBasell Industries, BASF, LANXESS and Solvay Specialty Polymers.

When was Solvay founded?

Solvay was founded in 1863.

Where is Solvay's headquarters located?

Solvay's headquarters is located in City of Brussels, Brussels-Capital Region, BE.

How many employees does Solvay have?

Solvay has 30,900 employees as of Feb 6, 2024.

Solvay - Classification

Ownership
  • Public
Geographic Exposure
  • Global
Model
  • Manufacturing
Revenue
  • Transactional
Customer
  • Enterprise
Main Product
  • Chemicals
  • Plastics
Tags
  • Chemicals
  • Distribution
NAICS
  • 320000Manufacturing
  • 325100Basic Chemical Manufacturing
  • 325110Petrochemical Manufacturing
  • 325000Chemical Manufacturing
SIC
  • 2860Industrial Organic Chemicals
  • 2869Industrial Organic Chemicals, Not Elsewhere Classified
  • 2800Chemicals And Allied Products
ISIC
  • 2011Manufacture of basic chemicals
  • 2100Manufacture of pharmaceuticals, medicinal chemical and botanical products
  • 4923Freight transport by road
  • 7010Activities of head offices
Show 16 more industry codes
NAICS
  • 325300Pesticide, Fertilizer, and Other Agricultural Chemical Manufacturing
  • 325320Pesticide and Other Agricultural Chemical Manufacturing
  • 325400Pharmaceutical and Medicine Manufacturing
  • 550000Management of Companies and Enterprises
  • 551000Management of Companies and Enterprises
  • 551100Management of Companies and Enterprises
  • 551110Management of Companies and Enterprises
  • 551114Corporate, Subsidiary, and Regional Managing Offices
  • 325410Pharmaceutical and Medicine Manufacturing
  • 325412Pharmaceutical Preparation Manufacturing
SIC
  • 2870Agricultural Chemicals
  • 2879Pesticides And Agricultural Chemicals, Not Elsewhere Classified
  • 2890Miscellaneous Chemical Products
  • 2899Chemicals And Chemical Preparations, Not Elsewhere Classified
  • 2830Drugs
  • 2834Pharmaceutical Preparations