Cerdia International GmbH, headquartered in Basel, Switzerland, has been a pioneer in cellulose acetate tow since 1912. Cerdia is a global quality and innovation leader in the field of cellulose acetate tow for cigarette filter manufacture. 

Cerdia employs approximately 1,100 people around the world. The company has revenues of over $700M. Cerdia operates production sites in Freiburg (Germany), Santo André (Brazil), Serpukhov (Russia) and Kingsport (USA). With the highest quality standards and superior technical customer service, Cerdia's goal is to provide its customers with innovative products that allow them to differentiate themselves in their markets. 

Cellulose Acetate has been at the cutting edge of innovation for over 100 years. It has been part of aviation, cinema, synthetic fibers, plastics and many more fields. Today, its major application is in cigarette filters.

As a world leader in the field of acetylation, technical know-how and expertise is at the heart of what we do. Our teams are developing innovative applications and processes that will define Cellulose Acetate in the future and respond to the growing needs for safer tobacco products.

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Cerdia's headquarters in Basel, Switzerland

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