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Safic-Alcan Announces Strategic Distribution Partnership with Pharmaffiliates Across Europe and North Africa

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Paris-La Défense, April 1st, 2024 — Safic-Alcan, a global distributor of specialty chemicals and ingredients, is pleased to announce a new strategic partnership with Pharmaffiliates, a leading research-based organization specializing in the synthesis and supply of reference standards, certified reference materials, and pharmaceutical intermediates. Under this agreement, Safic-Alcan becomes the exclusive distributor of Pharmaffiliates’ portfolio … Continued

Safic-Alcan Strengthens Its Position in Brazil with the Acquisition of Sarfam

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Paris – La Défense, September 21, 2022 – Safic-Alcan, a leading global distributor of specialty chemicals, is pleased to announce the acquisition of 100% of Sarfam Indústria Comércio e Importação Ltda, a Brazilian distributor specializing in personal care, perfumery, and cosmetics ingredients. Founded 25 years ago by Mrs. Maria Antonia Salerno, Sarfam has built a … Continued

Safic-Alcan Establishes Its Presence in South America with the Acquisition of Proquimil

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Paris – La Défense, September 20, 2022 – Safic-Alcan, a leading global distributor of specialty chemicals, is pleased to announce its establishment in South America through the acquisition of 100% of Proquimil Produtos Químicos, a Brazilian distributor specializing in rubber and plastic polymers and additives. This acquisition marks a major step in Safic-Alcan’s geographical diversification … Continued

Safic-Alcan Expands into Southern Africa with New Subsidiary in Johannesburg

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Paris – La Défense, July 6, 2020 – Safic-Alcan, a leading global distributor of specialty chemicals, is pleased to announce the creation of its new subsidiary, Safic-Alcan Southern Africa, to service the South African market and neighbouring countries, effective immediately. Based in Johannesburg, the new entity will manage local warehousing and provide enhanced technical and … Continued

Safic-Alcan UK announces new partnership with AAK

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Paris, La Défense, March 1st 2024 – Safic-Alcan UK is extremely pleased to announce that it has entered into a distribution agreement with AAK, effective March 1st, 2024. The extended distribution agreement will cover the AAK Personal Care range of products in the UK and Ireland. AAK Personal Care has an advanced range of value-adding, natural-based beauty ingredients. … Continued

Safic-Alcan UK announces new partnership with AAK

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Paris – La Défense, March 1st, 2024 – Safic-Alcan UK, a leading distributor of specialty chemicals, is pleased to announce a new distribution partnership with AAK, effective March 1st, 2024. The agreement covers the AAK Personal Care range of products across the United Kingdom and Ireland. AAK Personal Care is renowned for its innovative, natural-based … Continued

Yann Lissillour Appointed CEO of Safic-Alcan

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Paris – La Défense, April 1st, 2022 – Safic-Alcan, a leading global distributor of specialty chemicals, announces the appointment of Yann Lissillour as Chief Executive Officer, succeeding Philippe Combette, who will step down as Chairman, and Martial Lecat, who will also leave his role within the Executive Committee. Under the leadership of Philippe Combette and … Continued

Lamberti and Safic-Alcan Sign Agreement for Distribution in France and Turkey of Lamberti’s Decosphaera® and Spheromers® Polymer Beads

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Albizzate, July 2025 –  Lamberti SPA, a global producer of specialty chemicals, is proud to announce a new strategic collaboration with Safic-Alcan, a worldwide leader in specialty chemical distribution.  This agreement grants Safic-Alcan the exclusive distribution rights in France and Turkey for Decosphaera® polyurethane and Spheromers® acrylic polymer beads. These advanced spherical polymer beads offer long-lasting matting … Continued

Safic-Alcan continues its expansion in Asia Pacific with the acquisition of Ingredients Plus in Malaysia and Singapore

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La Défense—August 27th, 2025 — Safic-Alcan, a major distributor of specialty chemicals, announces that it has acquired Ingredients Plus, a leading specialty chemicals distributor with a strong historical presence in personal care, in Malaysia and Singapore. Created in 2007 and 2010, respectively, the Malaysian and Singaporean entities were established by Mr. Graeme Love and Mr. Chai … Continued

Safic-Alcan Partners with Virdis Chemicals to Supply Advanced Desiccant Solutions in Strategic European Regions

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Paris – La Défense, August 04, 2025 – Safic-Alcan, a leading global distributor of specialty chemicals, is proud to announce a new distribution agreement with Virdis Chemicals for the VirdiOX™ range of moisture control products. This partnership covers the distribution of VirdiOX™ across Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Spain, and Turkey, and is effective immediately. VirdiOX™ is a high-performance range of calcium oxide-based desiccants and acid scavengers designed for use in rubber and elastomer compounds. Available as a powder (VirdiOX™ P), granule (VirdiOX™ GRAN), and masterbatch (VirdiOX™ MB), these products offer superior … Continued