Group profile
Rhodia is a world leader in the development and production of specialty chemicals. Through six global divisions (or enterprises) we provide added-value products and high-performance solutions to diversified markets. These include automotive, electronics, flavors and fragrances, health, personal and home care, consumer goods and industrial and processing.
Our strong geographic presence in high-growth markets, combined with the dedication of our 13,600 employees and our resolute commitment to sustainable development places Rhodia in the strongest of positions to face the challenges of today’s industry.
Rhodia is listed on Euronext Paris.
Rhodia in Japan
Rhodia was first established in Japan in 1967 as Nichizui Rhodia and renamed Rhône-Poulenc Japan in 1978, becoming Rhodia Japan in 1996.
Rhodia has enhanced its historical position as a sales and marketing arm by sourcing an increasing number of products from Asian entities. For two of its key technologies - rare earths and surfactants - it has established strong alliances with local partners to provide a fully integrated approach to R&D, sales and production.
Rhodia Japan
Rhodia Japan operates as the trading company of the Rhodia Group in Japan and imports and markets products from most of the Group’s enterprises across the world. The company is also the vehicle for sales of third party products. In addition, Rhodia Japan provides shared services to our joint ventures, including finance, HR management, legal affairs and communications.
Our joint venture partnerships
Rhodia Nicca
Rhône-Poulenc Nicca was established in 1996 as a joint venture with Nicca Chemical to develop and market surfactants and functional additives. In 1998, the joint venture company was renamed Rhodia Nicca.
The products developed and marketed by Rhodia Nicca are used in various industrial markets, including personal and oral care, fabric and home care, industrial solutions and agro formulations. Through its R&D activities, Rhodia Nicca develops new products meeting the specific demands and requirements of the Japanese market.
Anan Kasei
Anan Kasei is a joint venture between Rhodia and Santoku Corporation, created to develop rare earth materials for global market as well as the Japanese market.
Anan Kasei offers innovative, high-performance products that provide efficient and economic solutions for the manufacturing of numerous materials for use in electronics, catalysis and various other markets.
Doing Business with Rhodia
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