GROUPE SNPE recorded consolidated sales of 693 million euros in 2007, including 53% on export markets. The Group has nearly 3,620 employees worldwide.

GROUPE SNPE is organized into specialized subsidiaries, by market.

In the chemicals market for energetic materials, SNPE Matériaux Energétiques designs and produces propulsive charges based on solid propellants for launch vehicles, as well as strategic and tactical missiles. These energetic materials are used in other applications as well, including automotive safety.

In the fine chemicals market, ISOCHEM offers solutions tailored to its customers' requirements by synthesizing intermediates and active ingredients for use in pharmaceutical and agrochemical products.

BERGERAC NC is specialized in the manufacture and sale of industrial nitrocellulose used in inks and varnishes, and markets energetic nitrocellulose for propellants and explosives.

SNPE is focused on industrial safety, covering both personnel and facilities, as well as environmental protection. It is also involved in the identification and treatment of pyrotechnic pollution.