Synbra

Expandable Polystyrene Products
December 1999
www.synbra.com

Business
Synbra is a producer of expanded polystyrene (EPS) and specialty foams with sales throughout Europe, primarily to the construction and packaging industries. Synbra is a market leader and among the top suppliers in Europe for EPS. The company has 35 production facilities spread throughout The Netherlands, France, United Kingdom, Germany.
 
Development
Gilde acquired a 50% share in Synbra in 1999 from Royal Dutch Shell. The remaining 50% was held by Dutch-listed company Royal Ten Cate (RTC) which is active in advanced materials and technical textiles. Under the active ownership of Gilde, Synbra completed several acquisitions and divested its horticultural division. In August 2006 Gilde acquired RTC’s 50% share, enabling Synbra to focus more effectively on its core business.