SNF is the global leader in manufacturing polyacrylamides with a capacity of 1190 kt/y (active equivalent). These water-soluble polymers are used as flocculants and coagulants in solid/water separation to recycle water, rheology modifiers and friction reducers. These functionalities have many uses where water is used, in drinking water production, wastewater treatment, mining, paper, enhanced oil recovery, hydraulic fracturing, agriculture, textile and cosmetics. At the end of 2020, the company employed over 6,600 people for sales of 3.0 G€.