SYNTHOS, takes its name from a combination of two words of Greek origin: synthesis, meaning ‘place together’ and orthos, meaning ‘straight, right’ . The name reflects the company mission i.e. to manufacture and supply its clients with chemical products and solutions for further processing, thus contributing to the development of every client’s business.
Synthos S.A. operates manufacturing sites: Oświęcim (Poland), Nowa Sarzyna (Poland), Kralupy (Czech Republic), Ribécourt and Wingles (France) and in Breda (Netherlands).
The Group's operations are divided into five main segments: butadiene and rubber ("Synthetic Rubbers"), styrene and styrene derivatives ("Styrene Plastics"), dispersions, adhesives and latex ("Dispersion, Adhesives and Latex"), plant protection products ("Agro") and cosmeceuticals and food supplements ("Care").
The Group also derives its revenue from auxiliary activities related to the production and distribution of heat energy from its own power plants, as well as revenue from the trading and distribution of electricity ("Other Activities", including "Media").
The Group’s business involves largely the sales of chemical products used as raw materials and intermediate products in a wide range of industries, in particular the automotive, packaging and construction industries.
