(prw) -- French chemicals group Rhodia has reported a strong second quarter. The company doubled its recurring Ebitda to ┬226m compared with ┬114m in Q2 2009. This was achieved in the face of rising raw material and energy costs. Net profit was ┬43m.
French specialty chemicals company is investing in sites in Halifax in the UK and University Park in the US, as part of Rhodia growth strategy for specialty surfactants.