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Synthomer’s self-help measures seem to be working

There are some green shoots starting to emerge, but recovery is an uphill battle
March 12, 2024
  • Net debt down
  • Disposals needed

Polymer specialist Synthomer (SYNT) has spent the past couple of years battling against both macroeconomic and sector-specific headwinds. Destocking in base chemical markets impacted the group, as did a post-pandemic slowdown in demand for nitrile latex (used to make medical gloves).

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