Syensqo, a global leader in advanced materials, has signed new multi-year agreements for the supply of its battery-grade Solef® polyvinylidene fluoride (PVDF) with major automotive original equipment manufacturers and battery producers. Finalized in the first quarter of 2025, the contracts are valued at more than €150 million in cumulative net sales. These long-term deals reinforce Syensqo’s strategic focus on innovation, collaboration with customers and profitable growth in the rapidly expanding battery market.

Solef® PVDF, a high-performance thermoplastic fluoropolymer, is a critical component in lithium-ion batteries. It enhances separator-to-electrode adhesion and binder performance, contributing to the durability, efficiency and safety of electric and hybrid vehicle batteries. Its unique properties make it ideal for use in energy storage systems, where high reliability and long life are essential.

Beyond Solef® PVDF, Syensqo provides a broad range of material solutions designed to support the automotive industry’s transition toward more energy-efficient, lightweight and high-performance vehicles. These solutions address the evolving needs of electric vehicles, hybrids and internal combustion engine platforms alike.

“We are passionate about advancing mobility through our materials innovation,” said Peter Browning, president of Syensqo’s Specialty Polymers business unit. “Our high-performance polymers extend battery life and range for electric vehicles, enabling a more sustainable future for transportation. I am proud of our commercial teams for securing these important agreements and helping drive long-term, profitable growth.”

The PVDF volumes will be supplied from Syensqo’s flagship production site in Tavaux, France. The facility utilizes advanced suspension PVDF technology to ensure high-quality output. An ongoing capacity expansion at the site is scheduled for completion by the end of 2025, with production expected to begin in 2026. The expanded capacity will support demand not only in the automotive sector but also across other industries including healthcare, electronics, energy and construction.

These agreements mark a significant step for Syensqo in strengthening its leadership in sustainable materials for the battery value chain. As global demand for electric vehicles accelerates, the company continues to invest in innovative technologies and manufacturing capabilities to meet the needs of its customers and contribute to a low-carbon future.

Syensqo is a science-driven company committed to developing innovative solutions that improve how people live, work, travel and play. Drawing inspiration from the scientific councils founded by Ernest Solvay in 1911, Syensqo brings together some of the brightest minds to push the boundaries of science and innovation for the benefit of its customers. With a diverse workforce of more than 13,000 employees across 30 countries, Syensqo operates on a global scale. The company’s advanced materials and technologies are essential to creating safer, cleaner and more sustainable products used every day — from homes and consumer goods to airplanes, automobiles, batteries, smart devices and healthcare systems.