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Rhodia makes investments in UK and U.S.

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By: KERRY PIANOFORTE

Editor, Coatings World

Rhodia recently made investments at Halifax, UK and University Park, IL U.S. industrial sites, part of the group’s profitable growth strategy in specialty surfactants. The investments at the two sites, formerly part of the McIntyre Group acquired by Rhodia in 2009, will optimize and increase production capacity and enhance competitiveness, according to the company.
    
In the UK, Rhodia plans to consolidate surfactants production lines currently at Leeds and Halifax on a single platform to reinforce its long-term competitive position in Europe. The phased transfer of assets from Leeds to Halifax and accompanying investments will generate additional synergies and bring about the critical mass for new growth projects, the company stated.
    
To meet increasing demand from its North American customers, Rhodia will launch an investment program at the University Park, IL facility to upgrade and increase surfactant production capacities in the region.

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