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 India
Rhodia sold its shares in Rhodia Chemicals India Pvt. Ltd. (RCI) to Brenntag, a world leader in chemical distribution,on October 1, 2008. As part of this transaction, a “partnership” between Rhodia and Brenntag India was formed. Brenntag India is now distributing Rhodia’s innovative range of specialty chemicals to Indian customers in markets such as flavors & fragrances, automotive, pharmaceutical, electronics, catalysts and tire.
To find Brenntag contacts & locations in India, consult the Brenntag address database.
Rhodia has two companies in India, Albright & Wilson Chemicals India Ltd (AWCI), acquired in 2000, and Hindustan Gum & Chemicals (HICHEM) - a joint venture with one of India’s largest conglomerates, the M.P. Birla Group, since 1962.
Rhodia’s Novecare business related to home & personal care, industrial formulations and oilfield chemicals are managed by AWCI.
AWCI operates a plant at Roha, located 140 km south-east of Mumbai, producing surfactants for the home care, personal care and agrochemical markets. Employing about 130 people, it has sulfonation, sulfation and sulfuric acid units.
An expansion of the Roha site is underway. The new facility, due to come on stream in the first half of 2009, will increase sulfation capacity on this site and produce surfactants for the domestic and export markets. For the first time, Roha will be producing products for the Polymer System Specialties business as well as Home and Personal Care. AWCI is certified by Bureau Veritas for QMS System (ISO 9001-2000).
HICHEM manufactures and exports guar gum across the world from units located at Bhiwani in Haryana, Viramgam in Gujarat and Jodhpur in Rajasthan. The company was awarded the ISO 9002 certificate in 1995 and has received many awards for excellence in product development.
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