Rhodia and Sibur progress their surfactants partnership
Completed studies to set up local production of surfactants in Russia
Rhodia and Sibur have taken further steps in their project to create a joint venture in speciality surfactants – the two partners have completed studies to set up local production of surfactants in Russia at Dzerzhinsk, at Sibur’s petrochemicals site, which is expected to be operational in 2014.
Christophe Clémente, in charge of this project for Rhodia Novecare, commented: “We are pleased to say that with our partner Sibur we have made a major step towards setting up this joint venture which will generate new value for our customers in this region.
Added Emmanuel Butstraen, president of Rhodia Novecare: “This alliance will reinforce our leading position worldwide in speciality surfactants. Aligned with our growth strategy, it demonstrates our commitment to become the preferred partner of our customers as they expand in fast growing countries.”
