21 Feb 2008
Press Kit Tire Technology Expo Cologne, Germany
Silica technology for tires is now an even better environmental option
Lyon, France, 20 February 2008 – By further reducing tire rolling resistance, the new generation of high surface-area silicas from Rhodia Silcea further establishes this technology as the most environmentally friendly filler option..
Rhodia Silcea launches Zeosil® Premium, a new generation of high surface-area silica offering lower resistance and greater performance
Lyon, France, 20 February 2008 – At the Tire Technology Expo trade fair in Cologne, Germany, Rhodia launched its Zeosil® Premium range – a new generation of high surface-area silicas for energy-saving tires – and confirmed its technological market leadership.
Rhodia creates a company to commission and manage its new Silica plant in China
Lyon, France, 20 February 2008 – Rhodia announces the formation of a new company to manage the construction and subsequent operation of its planned silica facility in China. Details of this major new plant, dedicated to the production of high performance precipitated silica in China, were previously released last November in Shanghai.
Rhodia to construct new high performance Silica plant in China
Shanghai, China, November 16, 2007 – Rhodia today announced its intention to construct a major new plant for the production of high performance silica in China.
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Notes for editors
Silcea is Rhodia's fine inorganic chemistry enterprise and the global leader in rare earth-based materials and high performance silica. Rhodia Silcea supplies major players focused on sustainable mobility with a complete range of materials for exhaust emissions control. On the electronics market, Silcea is the specialist for phosphors used in low-energy lamps, LCD and plasma flat screens. Inventor of highly dispersible silica, which in particular reduces fuel consumption, Rhodia Silcea is a key partner for the tire industry, as well as the elastomer, feed and food industries.
Rhodia is an international chemical company resolutely committed to sustainable development. Leader in its businesses, the Group aims to improve its customers' performance through the pursuit of operational excellence and its ability to innovate. Structured around seven Enterprises, Rhodia is the partner of major players in the automotive, tire, electronics, perfume, health and beauty and home care markets. The Group employs around 16,000 people worldwide and generated sales of €4.8 billion in 2006. Rhodia is listed on Euronext Paris.
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Rhodia Silcea
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