Guest speaker Flashcards
What innovation is used to fuel Solvay’s growth?
deliver innovative solutions aligned with the G.R.O.W strategy and sustainability goals, to benefit consumers. For them it’s important that there are eco-designed products , that take into their full lifetime potential. they work with their diverse portfolio of products, technologies and expertise to strengthen collaborations and bring tailor made answers.
what is Actizone
Actizone™ F5 is Solvay’s ready-to-use surface disinfectant formulation. kills more than 99.9% of bacteria and viruses including the flu and human coronavirus. offering 24-hour antimicrobial protection even after repeated surface contact. formulated with polymer Actizone™ P5.
what is aquivion
Electroactive membrane used to produce hydrogen and turn it into electricity to fuel cells.
what is quasar
An environmentally friendly solution used in greenhouse films to accelerate plant growth and increase harvest up to 20%
How is Solvay organized in global business units (GBUs)
phosphorus specialties, mining solutions, and polymer additives. climate, resources and a better life. They do so by using advanced materials(silica, special chem), performance chemicals(peroxide, coats fibras), and advanced formulations(novecare, aroma, performance, technology solutions)
What is the distribution of their large international presence?
north ameria: 30% of net sales, 39 industrial sites, 26% of group employees, 7 R&I centers
what does solvay look like today?
a science company whose technologies bring benefits to life. their solutions contribute to safer, cleaner and more sustainable products found in home, food, consumer goods, planes ,car batteries. Essentially their goal is a share value for all (53% of net sales, sustainable solutions)
what are solvay’s three pillars?
protect the climate, preserve ressources, foster better life
Who is Eamonn Conrad?
Ph.d global business development manager, solvay.
Education:
BSc. in chemistry St, Francis Xavier university
Ph. D chemistry Dalhousie
Post Doc. UBC
Career:
Application group chemist Cytec
application group specialist cytec
Business development manager solvay (25% travel)
global business development manager solvay (50%)
What are the core beliefs of Solvay?
Purposeful responsibility, Unity not uniformity, passion for performance.
What does Solvay’s Grow strategy stand for?
Growth, Resilient cash, optimise, win
what does the circular economy do?
model of production and consumption which involves sharing, leasing, reusing, repairing, refurishing and recyling existing materials and products as long as possible
