Rhodia creates a company to commission and manage its new Silica plant in China

Lyon, France, 20 February 2008 – Rhodia announces the formation of a new company to manage the construction and subsequent operation of its planned silica facility in China. Details of this major new plant, dedicated to the production of high performance precipitated silica in China, were previously released last November in Shanghai.

Rhodia Silcea launches Zeosil® Premium, a new generation of high surface-area silica offering lower resistance and greater performance

Lyon, France, 20 February 2008 – At the Tire Technology Expo trade fair in Cologne, Germany, Rhodia launched its Zeosil® Premium range – a new generation of high surface-area silicas for energy-saving tires – and confirmed its technological market leadership.

Rhodia to construct new high performance Silica plant in China

Shanghai, China, November 16, 2007 – Rhodia today announced its intention to construct a major new plant for the production of high performance silica in China.

Silica technology for tires is now an even better environmental option

Lyon, France, 20 February 2008 – By further reducing tire rolling resistance, the new generation of high surface-area silicas from Rhodia Silcea further establishes this technology as the most environmentally friendly filler option..

Rhodia To Construct New High Performance Silica Plant In China

Shanghai, China, November 23, 2007 ----- Rhodia today announced its intention to construct a new plant for the production of high performance silica in China.

Rhodia Silcea announces a 10% global price increase on High Performance Silica range

Lyon, France, June 22nd, 2006 – Rhodia Silcea is announcing a 10 percent price increase for its high performance precipitated silica range as a result of the continuous rise in raw materials, energy and transport costs. This present increase will take effect from July 1st, 2006.