In the section we provide some of the latest feature articles from our hard copy directory and submissions from within the global speciality chemicals marketplace.

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Safic-Alcan extends partnership with AkzoNobel

Paris-La Défense, June 8, 2016 – Safic Alcan UK, a major distributor of specialty chemicals and subsidiary of the Safic-Alcan Group, announces that it will become the sole distributor for AkzoNobel’s range of polymers, biopolymers and surfactants for the personal care industry in the UK and Ireland, effective June 15, 2016. The new agreement allows Safic-Alcan UK to distribute a...

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Safic-Alcan UK acquires KemCare…Paris-La Defense, May 17, 2016

Paris-La Defense, May 17, 2016 – Safic-Alcan UK, a major distributor of specialty chemicals and subsidiary of the Safic-Alcan Group, announces that it has acquired 100% of KemCare, a leading chemical distributor specialising in the Personal Care, Home Care & Industrial sectors in the UK and Ireland. KemCare is a leading distributor of specialty chemicals and fashion products with a...

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BRENNTAG STRENGTHENS WATER TREATMENT TEAM

BRENNTAG STRENGTHENS WATER TREATMENT TEAM Brenntag UK & Ireland has strengthened their water treatment team with an additional three new members of staff. Andrew Heyworth and Iain McDougall join as Business Development Managers with a responsibility to promote the water treatment product portfolio, work with customers to solve issues and obtain their best cost to treat in both waste water...

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Get ready for Chemspec Europe 2016 in Basel

From 1 – 2 June 2016, the 31st edition of Chemspec Europe, International Exhibition for Fine and Speciality Chemicals, will open its gates at Basel Messe, Switzerland. The huge success of the previous event in Cologne illustrated once more the high demand for bespoke chemicals and innovative products. With 380 exhibitors and 5,768 visitors from 56 countries, the event was the...

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British Retail Consortium (BRC) Certification

British Retail Consortium (BRC) Certification at Brenntag Bristol Site – The Brenntag Bristol distribution site has successfully obtained the BRC Global Standard for Storage and Distribution, which covers the storage, distribution and wholesaling of ambient, packaged, food grade ingredients, additives and processing aids. The Bristol site joins Brenntag London, Lutterworth and Widnes sites which have successfully gone through the auditing...

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Brenntag UK & Ireland Fleet Expansion

Brenntag UK & Ireland Fleet Expansion Brenntag UK & Ireland has continued its programme of investment in own fleet with the purchase of an additional 12 new Volvo FM 460 tractor units. The company ensures the very highest of standards in own vehicles in order to continue to provide a consistent and reliable service of on-time in-full deliveries of key...

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Brenntag extends the distribution of Vantage specialty cleaning products into Ireland

Brenntag announces that from January 1st, 2016, it will distribute the specialty cleaning range of Vantage Specialty Chemicals Ltd in Ireland (North & South). Maura Joliffe, Head of Material Science, Brenntag UK Ltd. says: “We are delighted to be extending our existing distribution agreement with Vantage in Great Britain to cover Northern Ireland, whilst also taking over responsibility for the...

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Brenntag UK & Ireland – highlighting success at SCS Formulate 2015

Brenntag Cosmetics report on their recent success at this year’s SCS Formulate 2015. The team were joined by a number of global manufacturers such as BlueStar Silicones, Cargill, Colonial Chemical Inc, Premier Biomaterials, Textron, Seven Scent. One of the highlights on the Brenntag stand was the naturals theme which continues to become a consumer focus. Helen Allinson-James, Head of Life...

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2M Holdings in the prestigious 2015 ICIS Top 100 Chemical Distributors

2M Holdings in the prestigious 2015 ICIS Top 100 Chemical Distributors Now in its sixth year, ICIS Top 100 chemical Distributors listing highlights the top players in the global chemical industry, ranked by sales. Mottie Kessler, CEO  &  Chairman of 2M Holdings and CEO of Banner Chemicals, commented: “I am delighted that the export bridges we have built with our...

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