Watford MP Dean Russell visited the Solvay UK offices on Clarendon Road to learn more about the work that they do.
Solvay is a science company whose technologies bring benefits to many aspects of daily life. They specialise in advanced composite materials and specialty chemical solutions. The company has a network of locations across the UK, host to decades worth of chemical engineering and manufacturing expertise.
Their UK presence enables major technological advancements in aerospace, healthcare, and agriculture, amongst other sectors. The UK houses Solvay’s largest composite materials operations outside the US, with sites in Wrexham, Wales and Heanor, Derbyshire producing advanced composite materials which are used for example in the aerospace and automotive sectors, their lightweight properties reduce fuel consumption and CO2 emissions and thereby contribute to the Solvay One Planet sustainability ambitions.
The Watford Office is the Head Office for the UK and houses a number of personnel including general management, legal, internal audit and risk management.
Speaking after the visit Dean said “Thank you to Melvin Dawes for inviting me in and showing me around their premises, as someone with a scientific background it was fascinating. I was particularly interested in learning how their business is joining the fight against climate change and their One Planet program. Their innovative solutions contribute to safer, cleaner, and more sustainable products found in homes, food and consumer goods, planes, cars, batteries etc.”
