SNF Floerger
| Company type | Private |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1978 |
| Headquarters | Andrézieux, France |
Area served | Worldwide |
Key people | Pascal Remy (Chairman & CEO) |
| Website | snf.com |
SNF is an international chemical group specializing in the production of polyacrylamides, water-soluble polymers designed to treat, preserve, and recycle water. Founded in 1978, the company is headquartered in Andrézieux-Bouthéon, France.
SNF is one of the leading global producers of polyacrylamides[1][2], which are widely used in water treatment, industrial processes, and resource management.
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- ^ "SNF, champion discret des polyacrylamides". L'Usine Nouvelle (in French). 2021-01-24. Retrieved 2026-03-23.
History
SNF was founded in 1978 by René Pich and Hubert Issaurat following a management buyout of the Floerger business from the American group W.R. Grace.
Starting with about 25 people, the company followed a long-term strategy focused on reinvesting in production capacity and expanding internationally[1][2].
During the 1980s and 1990s, SNF expanded internationally by establishing subsidiaries, joint ventures, and production facilities across Europe, North America, Asia, and Latin America.
The group strengthened its industrial base through investments in large-scale production sites and long-term contracts in water treatment and enhanced oil recovery.[3]
Since 2010, under the leadership of Pascal Remy, SNF has continued to expand its global footprint and production capacity.[4]
Operations
SNF manufactures polyacrylamides used in applications where water management is critical. These polymers are primarily used to improve solid–liquid separation processes, enhance industrial efficiency, and support water recycling.[5]
Its main areas of application include:
- Water treatment (municipal and industrial)
- Oil and gas
- Mining
- Pulp and paper
- Agriculture
- Textiles
- Construction
- Personal care
Global presence
SNF operates in approximately 60 countries and has 23 production sites worldwide.
Financials
According to company disclosures, SNF reported revenues of approximately €4.6 billion in 2025 and employed around 9,400 people worldwide.
Management
The company is led by Pascal Remy, Chief Executive Officer.
Ownership
SNF is a privately held company.
- ^ "Loire. Le leader mondial SNF va encore investir 70 millions d'euros sur son site d'Andrézieux". www.leprogres.fr (in French). 2024-03-19. Retrieved 2026-03-23.
- ^ "SNF va investir plus d'1 Mrd € dans la production de polyacrylamides". L'Usine Nouvelle (in French). 2019-08-26. Retrieved 2026-03-23.
- ^ "Treating the World's Water". SNF. Retrieved 2026-03-23.
- ^ "SNF va investir 450 millions d'euros en 2024 dans son outil de production - Le Journal des Entreprises". www.lejournaldesentreprises.com (in French). 2024-03-20. Retrieved 2026-03-23.
- ^ "Treating the World's Water". SNF. Retrieved 2026-03-23.
External links
- Official website - www.snf.com