

Solvay is a Belgium-based producer of chemicals, plastics, and composites. The company has a top-three market position for nearly all of its products. Key business segments include advanced formulations, advanced materials, and performance chemicals. High-value products include aerospace composites, specialty polymers, and silica while traditional chemical products include soda ash, hydrogen peroxide, and acetate cellulose. Geographical exposure is relatively balanced, with Europe, North America, and Asia each contributing a third of sales. Among its major competitors, Solvay is ranked in 4th place for NPS while BASF is 1st, and Arkema is 2nd.