Solvay Expands Guar Capacity in France

Solvay has expanded its guar production capacity at its Melle plant in France. The capacity increase will support Solvay’s Jaguar range of polymers, which are naturally derived from guar beans.

These bio-based ingredient technolgoies provide beauty care formulators with an array of conditioning and texturizing features.

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The completion of capacity extension in Q2 2022 will ensure Solvay continues to fully support its beauty care customers with improved service and flexibility in the context of severely challenged and disrupted global supply chains.

The guar seeds used to produce the Jaguar range are sourced in India, partially through Solvay’s sustainable guar initiative program that empowers and helps improve the livelihood of guar farmers. 

Ronald Lehman, senior vice president of global manufacturing at Solvay Novecare, said: “This investment in increased capacity demonstrates our commitment to the partnerships built with our customers and our willingness to ensure they continue to receive the best possible service from us."

Eric Leroy Global, marketing innovation director at Solvay, said: “Solvay demonstrates its long-standing commitment to the guar technology and its Jaguar range, supporting our customers with sustainable innovation in line with the Solvay One Planet vision and reliable supply chains."