Hannover, (Germany), February 15, 2017 --- Solvay is launching its breakthrough innovation Premium SW, a new Highly Dispersible Silica (HDS) which boosts the performance of energy saving tires on passenger cars, reducing fuel consumption and CO2 emissions.

Premium SW improves the durability and safety in Ultra High Performance Tires by up to 25 percent and raises the rolling resistance performance and durability of Fuel Efficient Tires by as much as 15 percent.

Moreover, tests with Premium SW on truck tires have so far shown a remarkable 30 percent improvement in rolling resistance compared to carbon black truck tires, while the tread wear is the same.

'Premium SW is a breakthrough from the rich Silica innovation pipeline and part of Solvay's commitment to provide solutions that promote sustainable mobility. Premium SW meets all of the tire industry's strict safety and performance requirements and greatly contributes to car makers meeting their sustainability objectives in lowering fuel consumption and CO2 emissions,'said An Nuyttens, President of Solvay's Silica Global Business Unit.

Tire makers are demanding in ensuring that a tire meets a combination of criteria, requiring minimum rolling resistance, maximum durability and optimum wet grip. Premium SW hits all these requirements, addressing safety and performance without compromise.

Solvay as a true global player is making Premium SW available from multiples sites, consistently with its business continuity management policy.

The unveiling took place at the Tire Technology Expo in Hannover, Germany.

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