LYON, France—Rhodia invested in its cyclopentanone production unit and confirmed its leadership position in the fragrance markets. This major investment at the Melle, France, facility is aimed at improving and optimizing the reliability of the plant’s production equipment and at boosting customer service, thus reinforcing the group’s capacity to win market share and new customers in this growing business segment.
This decision has important ramifications for the preservation of jobs in the region and strengthens the long-term viability of Rhodia’s Aroma Performance global business unit, a major global player in the production of this key intermediate.
“This investment project in our production shops will make our processes more robust and secure, and ensure that we can provide a higher level of service to our customers worldwide," said Vincent Lajotte, director of the business segment.