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Founded by Alfred Solvay and Ernest Solvay in 1880.1
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American chemical manufacturer
The Solvay Process Company was an American chemical manufacturer that specialized in the manufacture of soda ash. A major employer in Central New York, the company was key in the origin of the village of Solvay, New York, where it was headquartered.2 It was founded by Alfred Solvay and Ernest Solvay.1 It is part of Allied Chemical & Dye Corporation.1 It ceased to exist in 1985.1 Wikipedia text CC BY-SA 4.0
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The Solvay Process Company was an American chemical manufacturer that specialized in the manufacture of soda ash. A major employer in Central New York, the company was key in the origin of the village of Solvay, New York, where it was headquartered.2
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Founded by Alfred Solvay and Ernest Solvay in 1880.1
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