Solvay's Slogans & Taglines

Solvay is a Belgian multinational chemical company founded in 1863 by Ernest Solvay in Brussels. The company was established on the breakthrough ammonia-soda process for manufacturing sodium carbonate (soda ash), which revolutionised the chemical industry and rapidly expanded across the industrialised world. By 1900, approximately 95% of global soda ash was produced using the Solvay process. The company survived both World Wars and diversified into plastics and other chemicals by the 1950s. Major transformations included the divestment of its pharmaceutical business, the acquisition of Rhodia in 2011, and the 2023 split into two independent companies: Solvay (essential chemicals) and Syensqo (specialty materials). Today, Solvay operates in over 60 countries with approximately 22,000 employees, producing soda ash, hydrogen peroxide, silica, specialty polymers, and advanced materials for industries including automotive, aerospace, electronics, and consumer goods.

Core offerings span soda ash and derivatives, peroxides, silica, coatings, specialty chemicals, and high-performance polymers. Brand messaging has evolved from the 2006 promise A passion for progress to the 2011 positioning A group active in chemistry. In 2013, the company adopted Asking more from chemistry, reflecting its commitment to innovation, sustainability, and pushing the boundaries of essential chemistry for a better future.