Terra Firma, Solvay Silicas Form Distribution Partnership

Terra Firma announced a new partnership with Solvay Silica and its Tixosil precipitated silica technology. It will represent Solvay throughout their entire territory (the Northeastern, Southeastern, and Southwestern U.S.), effective Aug. 15, 2018.

Solvay Silica, a global business unit of the Solvay Group, is the inventor and leading global provider of highly dispersible silica. It utilizes eight industrial sites around the globe and four R&D laboratories to provide technical support and the launch of breakthrough solutions.

Solvay Group, a leader in advanced materials and specialty chemicals, is committed to developing chemistry that addresses key societal challenges. Solvay innovates and partners with customers worldwide in many diverse end markets. The company, headquartered in Brussels, has approximately 26,800 employees throughout 61 countries with 2017 net sales of $12.1 billion.

“We are thrilled to enter Solvay’s family at a time when they are focusing substantial resources on new products and market development. We have been in the precipitated silica business since 1978 and our entire company is well versed in the markets and customer base. We look forward to a great partnership with the world’s number two manufacturer of these novel silicas,” said William Chestnutt, president of Terra Firma.