This partnership represents a significant milestone in our growth strategy. By combining our resources and expertise with Nippon Shokubai’s innovative technologies, we can better serve our customers across Europe, providing them with high-quality solutions tailored to their specific needs. We are excited about the opportunities that lie ahead and are committed to delivering exceptional value to our clients.
Safic-Alcan enters a distribution agreement with Nippon Shokubai for High-Performance Additives and Non-ionic Surfactants.
La Défense, October 1st – Safic-Alcan, a leading distributor of specialty chemicals, is excited to enter into a distribution agreement for high-performance additives and non-ionic surfactants across a wide range of European countries with partner Nippon Shokubai. This strategic move allows Safic-Alcan to enhance its product offerings and meet the growing demand in various markets.
The newly granted distribution rights extend to France, Belgium, The Netherlands, Luxembourg, Germany, Austria, Switzerland, The United Kingdom, Ireland, Italy, Greece, Turkey, Norway, Sweden, Finland, and Denmark. This extensive reach positions Safic-Alcan as a key player in multiple sectors including industrial and institutional applications, textile production, water treatment, agriculture, lubricants, and environmental technologies, among others.
Safic-Alcan looks forward to making available to our customers Nippon Shokubai’s product technologies featuring PN-100, a line of high-performance additives specifically formulated for Industrial & Institutional segments, as well as SOFTANOL™ a series of non-ionic surfactants designed to meet the diverse needs of various industries. These products are renowned for their quality and efficacy, enabling customers to achieve exceptional results in their formulations.
The partnership with Nippon Shokubai, headquarted in Japan, and renowned global leader in specialty chemicals, underscores the strategic importance of this agreement. Nippon Shokubai is dedicated to developing innovative products that enhance the quality of life while prioritizing sustainability and environmental protection. Their extensive range of specialty polymers complements Safic-Alcan’s offerings, allowing both companies to leverage their strengths in the marketplace.
"Nippon Shokubai has chosen to partner with Safic-Alcan due to their strong focus on Specialty Polymers, which aligns perfectly with our product line.Their commitment to long-term business relationships, combined with a dedicated sales team and a robust marketing program, offers a significant advantage in expanding our footprint in Europe. Additionally, Safic-Alcan’s dedication to sustainability and the strong cultural alignment between our companies made them the ideal partner for this strategic collaboration," said Franky De Wilde, Sustainable Solutions Manager at Nippon Shokubai Europe.
As Safic-Alcan continues to grow its product portfolio, the company remains committed to providing innovative solutions and fostering strong partnerships within these key markets.
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About Safic-Alcan
Safic-Alcan is a French independent distributor of specialty chemicals headquartered in Paris La Défense (France). The Company develops and provides wide range of polymers, materials and additives for the rubber, coatings, adhesives, thermoplastics, polyurethane, lubricants, detergency, cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, and nutraceuticals industries.
With a network of 37 offices strategically located in Europe, the Americas, Africa, Middle East and Asia, the company represents state-of-the art manufacturers around the world. Its highly specialized sales engineers allow Safic-Alcan to provide dedicated technical expertise and high-performance solutions thus creating long term partnership with most of its principals and customers. Safic-Alcan employs more than 800 people worldwide and generated a turnover of 910 M€ in 2023.
About Nippon Shokubai
Nippon Shokubai utilizes the unique technology to manufacture chemicals such as ethylene oxide, acrylic acids, catalysts, superabsorbent polymers. We use chemistry to make the impossible possible, and offer unprecedented solutions to the world, specifically in Environment & Energy, Electronics & Imaging and Daily Use fields. Our corporate mission is "TechnoAmenity: Providing prosperity and comfort to people and society with our unique technology". For more information.
