Synthos SA (SNS)

Synthos S.A. produces and sells chemical raw materials, emulsion rubbers, and expanded polystyrene worldwide. The company offers styrene-butadiene rubbers under the KER and KRALEX brand names; styrene rubbers and resins under the brand name of KER; butadiene rubber under the SYNTECA name; and nitrile butadiene rubbers. It also provides expandable polystyrene products under the InSphere, Inpacto, and Silver brand names; XPS extruded polystyrene products, including Synthos XPS PRIME G and Synthos XPS PRIME S; and polystyrene products under the SYNTHOS PS name. In addition, the company offers a range of water-based acrylic, styrene-acrylic, and vinyl-acrylic copolymer dispersions under the Osakryl and Synexil brand names; synthetic latex, a water dispersion product; diaryliodonium cationic photoinitiators under the Sylanto name; and wood and paper adhesives under the WOODMAX and PAPERMAX brands. Further, it offers Raffinate 1, a compound of hydrocarbon´s mixture; butadiene that is used for the production of e-SBR, s-SBR, liquid rubber, and ABS resins; bentol, a mixture of benzene and toluene; water solutions consisting of Emtal K, colophony sodium emulsifiers, Emtal Na, and Emtal K 85; uncured polyester/epoxy resin and polyurethane solvents; polishing additives for electroplating; and phosphate conversion coating concentrates. Additionally, the company produces and distributes heat and electricity; collects, treats, and disposes sewage; neutralizes waste, as well as provides sanitary and related services; engages in investment and capital activities; and offers accounting and bookkeeping services. It serves tire and rubber, thermal insulation, construction chemicals, packing, wood and furniture, and paper industries. The company was formerly known as Firma Chemiczna Dwory Spólka Akcyjna and changed its name to Synthos S.A. in June 1997. The company was founded in 1945 and is based in Oswiecim, Poland. Synthos S.A. operates as a subsidiary of FTF Galleon S.A.