Welcome to Solevo
A leading distribution platform for specialty chemicals and partner to Africa’s growth.
Years of operations in sub-Saharan Africa
Capillary networks
in West, Central and South Africa
Distribution Sites
across 8 markets
of our total 475+ employees are sales, technical, customer service, operations and application experts
Who We Are
We are Solevo, a leading specialty chemicals distribution platform and partner to farmers, businesses, industrial leaders and communities across Africa.
Secular megatrends across the continent – a fast-growing middle class, rapid urbanization, scarcity of resources, and the impacts of climate change – are creating both disruption and opportunity for chemical companies and the networks they serve. Solevo’s business segments are critical GDP drivers in each of our geographies.
Our market-leading technical and application experts are meeting the accelerating demand for specialty chemicals across Africa, supporting the continent-wide drive for agricultural self-sufficiency and growth of local industry.
Our Network
Solevo’s geographic footprint, business segmentation and product portfolio are ideally positioned to meet evolving demand across the continent, through bespoke, sustainable products and innovative solutions.
Customer centricity is at the core of everything we do; we deliver value through innovative routes to market, tailored portfolio management, procurement and application lab services, guaranteed quality and just-in-time deliveries.
Our Business Segments
Agriculture
Our solutions and value-add services across Africa’s agricultural sector seek to support an improvement in revenues for farmers and enhance productivity across the continent’s entire agricultural ecosystem.
Food & Nutrition
Our work in food and nutrition with customers, businesses and communities across our geographies seeks to meet the need for increased production of higher quality food across the continent.
Personal Care & Hygiene
Major shifts in the demand profile for hygiene products – from personal care to home and laundry – are accelerating as a result of the rapid evolution in Africa’s demographics and urban centres.
Water Treatment
Across Africa, the development of essential water and wastewater structures is a core priority for all stakeholders – governments, investors and corporate actors.
CASE
The fabric of the construction environment across Africa is undergoing dynamic transformation, with rapid urbanisation, demographic growth, a need for housing and critical infrastructure.
Mining & Energy
As Africa’s dynamic transformation continues, the opportunity for extractive industries, minerals and ores is evolving rapidly, but there is also a need for energy as a building block for growing economies.
Packaging
The exponential growth of FMCG across Africa has driven new demand for packaging – from cardboard boxes to food packing solutions – across all consumer goods channels.
Sustainability: Building a Better Future
We are committed to advancing the sustainability profile of Solevo – and maximizing our contribution to Africa’s sustainable development – through the allocation of the right expertise and resources. We are confident that the continuous improvement of our sustainability program will be recognized by achieving EcoVadis Platinum certification by 2026. This follows our receipt of Silver certification in 2022 and Gold certification in both 2023 and 2024.
News
SOLEVO and Carbonitalia Announce Exclusive Partnership for Activated Carbon Distribution in Africa
SOLEVO is excited to announce a new exclusive distribution agreement with Carbonitalia, a leading global manufacturer of activated carbon products. This partnership, established in May 2024, is set to revolutionize the supply of high-quality activated carbon products across key African
Solevo’s expansion into South Africa, through the acquisition of Rolfes Group
[Geneva, Switzerland] Solevo Group, a leading pan-African distributor of specialty chemicals, is proud to announce the acquisition of 100% of Rolfes Group, a South African-based food ingredients and diversified chemicals distributor. Backed by a consortium led by Development Partners International
SOLEVO Expands Partnership with EVONIK to Enhance Coating Additives Offering in Key African Markets
SOLEVO is pleased to announce the expansion of its partnership with global specialty chemicals leader EVONIK, focusing on Coating Additives for Paint & Construction. This collaboration, officially signed on July 4, 2023, strengthens the availability of advanced coating solutions in
Careers
We are always open to new talent joining our team of experts operating in 10 countries across West, South and Central Africa. We have built a powerful distribution platform and have the ambition of becoming the ‘partner of choice’ in Africa’s fast-growing speciality chemicals market. We are seeking people like you to help us build the next pan-African leader.
Get in Touch
Contact us via email, phone, or social media to learn more about our products and services, or to get support from our dedicated team of experts.
