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Safic-Alcan Expands Partnership with Applechem in Italy to Distribute Its Personal Care Portfolio

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Paris, April 1st, 2025 – Safic-Alcan, a leading global distributor of specialty chemicals, is pleased to announce the expansion of its partnership with Solabia Group through the Applechem range in Italy. This agreement strengthens Safic-Alcan’s portfolio of high-performance, naturally derived ingredients for skin care, hair care, and color cosmetics applications. Applechem, acquired by Solabia Group … Continued

Safic-Alcan Expands Distribution Agreement with SI Group in Poland

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La Défense, November 7th 2024 – Safic-Alcan, a global distributor of specialty chemicals, announces the expansion of its long-standing partnership with SI Group, a global leader in performance additive technology. Effective December 1st, 2024, Safic-Alcan will distribute SI Group’s full range of resins across Poland, extending a successful collaboration that already spans multiple regions. This … Continued

Safic-Alcan Enters the Indian Market with a Strategic Partnership with Avees Biocos Private Limited

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Paris, October 29th 2025 – Safic-Alcan, a global distributor of specialty chemicals, announces its entry into the Indian market through the acquisition of a majority stake in Avees Biocos Private Limited, a leading Indian distributor of specialty ingredients for the personal care industry. This strategic move strengthens Safic-Alcan’s footprint in Asia and aligns with its … Continued

Safic-Alcan Strengthens Its Leadership with the Appointment of Dr. Matthias Pfaffernoschke to the Executive Committee

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Paris, January 6th 2025 – Safic-Alcan, a global leader in specialty chemicals distribution, announces the appointment of Dr. Matthias Pfaffernoschke to its Executive Committee, effective January 2025. This strategic move reinforces the company’s commitment to operational excellence, customer focus, and innovation in a dynamic global market. Dr. Pfaffernoschke joins the Executive Committee following his successful … Continued

Safic-Alcan Appoints Laurent Nataf as Managing Director of Mergers & Acquisitions

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Paris, January 15 2025 – Safic-Alcan, a global distributor of specialty chemicals, announces the appointment of Laurent Nataf as Managing Director of Mergers & Acquisitions, effective immediately. Laurent Nataf brings extensive experience from his career in specialty-chemicals distribution, particularly across the Asia-Pacific region, where he excelled at identifying strategic-growth opportunities and integrating newly acquired businesses. … Continued

Safic-Alcan Strengthens Its Presence in the Balkans with the Launch of Safic-Alcan in Croatia

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La Défense, Paris – April 30 2025 – Safic-Alcan, a global distributor of specialty chemicals, announces the opening of a new office in Zagreb, Croatia, under its newly created entity Safic-Alcan Hrvatska d.o.o. This expansion strengthens Safic-Alcan’s strategic footprint in the Balkans, reinforcing its commitment to Southern and Eastern Europe. The new entity enhances local … Continued

Safic-Alcan Celebrates 10 Years of Strategic Presence in Bulgaria

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Safic-Alcan proudly celebrates a decade of operations in Bulgaria, marking an important milestone in its long-term strategy to strengthen its footprint across Eastern Europe and reinforce its commitment to local markets. The company entered Bulgaria in 2015 through the partial acquisition of Chimsnab, a key move that solidified its position in both Performance Products and … Continued

Safic-Alcan and Ketjen Expand Distribution Partnership in Latin America

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Paris-La Défense, January 13, 2025 – Safic-Alcan, a global specialty chemicals distributor, is pleased to announce the expansion of its partnership with Ketjen, introducing the innovative ETHACURE™ curatives to key markets in Brazil, Chile, and Colombia. These high-performance curatives are designed for polyurethane, epoxy, and polyurea systems, meeting the evolving formulation needs of manufacturers in … Continued

Evonik Partners with Safic-Alcan to Boost Offering of Advanced Food Ingredients

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Monday, May 1st, 2023 – Essen, Germany Safic-Alcan, a global specialty distributor, is pleased to announce the expansion of its long-standing partnership with Evonik, a leading global supplier of specialty chemicals. Effective May 1st, 2023, the collaboration now includes the distribution of Evonik’s nutraceutical ingredients portfolio across Europe, Turkey, and Egypt. Through this extended partnership, … Continued

ChemSpec Canada Announces New Distribution Partnership with AFCONA Additives

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March 2025 – Ontario, Canada – ChemSpec Canada, a subsidiary of Safic-Alcan and a leading distributor of specialty chemicals, is pleased to announce a new distribution partnership with AFCONA Additives, a global innovator in defoamers, dispersing agents, and surface additives. Founded in 2005 by a team of European and Asian industry experts, AFCONA Additives has … Continued