The extension of this agreement is testament to the reliability and reach of Safic-Alcan’s network that enables us to offer our customers timely access to Dow’s range of world-class technologies.
Safic-Alcan strengthens distribution agreement with DOW Polyurethanes to encompass Central and Eastern Europe
Paris-La Défense, September 1st 2023
Safic-Alcan, a renowned global distributor of specialty chemicals, is excited to announce a significant expansion of its collaboration with DOW across the central and eastern European region. This extended partnership now covers territories including the Czech Republic, Slovakia, Hungary, Romania, Bulgaria, Albania, Serbia, Slovenia, Bosnia & Herzegovina, Croatia, Macedonia, and Montenegro, reinforcing the distribution of DOW's exceptional polyurethane range.
Among the distinguished trademarks covered by this agreement are Hyperlast™, Duramould™, Vorastar™, Diprane™, Voramer™, Tedistac™, Isostac™, and Specfil™. These brands represent the pinnacle of engineering excellence in polyurethane applications, catering to a diverse spectrum of industries such as oil, water, and gas transmission and storage, engineering resins, as well as adhesives, sealants, and binders.
Philippe Cenreaud, Managing Director of Performance Products at Safic-Alcan, expressed his satisfaction: "We are thrilled by the renewal of trust in our longstanding partnership with DOW Polyurethanes, now expanded to encompass new territories. This expansion attests to the strength of our successful collaboration." Kamil Antoš, Business Development Director for Polyurethanes at Safic-Alcan, added, "DOW's leading high-performance engineering elastomers and industrial systems will seamlessly complement our product portfolio, offering innovative technologies that enable us to tap into new markets across a variety of industries."
Kamil Antoš concluded by highlighting the company's momentum, stating, "This development follows our prosperous entry into the Spanish and Portuguese markets earlier in 2023, further amplifying our ongoing partnership in France, Italy, the UK, the Nordics, and the Benelux region."
About DOW
Dow (NYSE: DOW) combines global breadth, asset integration and scale, focused innovation and leading business positions to achieve profitable growth. The Company’s ambition is to become the most innovative, customer centric, inclusive and sustainable materials science company. Dow’s portfolio of plastics, industrial intermediates, coatings and silicones businesses delivers a broad range of differentiated science-based products and solutions for its customers in high-growth market segments, such as packaging, infrastructure and consumer care. References to Dow or the Company mean Dow Inc. and its subsidiaries. For more information, please visit our website or follow @DowNewsroom on Twitter.
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 ranges of polymers, materials and additives for the rubber, coatings, adhesives, thermoplastics, polyurethane, lubricants, detergency, cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, and nutraceuticals industries. With a network of 35 offices strategically located in Europe, Turkey, Middle East, North America, Mexico, South America, China and South Africa, and 780 people worldwide, Safic-Alcan generated a turnover of 907 M€ in 2022. Learn more
