Solvay, a Belgian multinational chemical company, completed the acquisition of the remaining 20% in its soda ash joint venture with AGC, a Japanese global glass manufacturing company, for $120m. "The acquisition of AGC’s stake in the JV simplifies our portfolio and is an attractive opportunity to enhance and further reinforce our business and a future independent EssentialCo," Philippe Kehren, Solvay President of Soda Ash & Derivatives business.