# Zotefoams signs long-term PVDF supply deal with Solvay

Zotefoams PLC has entered into a long-term supply agreement with Solvay SA for Solef brand PVDF, used to produce Zotek F foam for aircraft interiors. Solvay is also investing €300 million to expand PVDF production at its Tavaux, France site.

- Type: Contract
- Announced: 2023-07-25
- Where: Tavaux, France, France
- Value: $331.0M (300.0M EUR)
- Status: announced
- Capacity: 35 kilotons (77.2 million pounds)
- Products: Solef brand PVDF, Zotek F closed-cell crosslinked PVDF foam
- Sectors: [Specialty Chemicals](https://endata.com/sectors/specialty-chemicals.md), [Plastics and Polymers](https://endata.com/sectors/plastics-polymers.md)

## Companies

- [Solvay](https://endata.com/companies/1830.md) (supplier)
- [Zotefoams](https://endata.com/companies/9880.md) (customer)

## Sources

- [plasticsengineering.org](https://www.plasticsengineering.org/2023/07/zotefoams-agrees-to-long-term-pvdf-supply-deal-with-solvay-001441/), 2023-07-25: "It was vital to secure a steady supply of Solef PVDF given that it is in high demand for use in electric vehicle (EV) and hybrid vehicle batteries."

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