specialty chemicals Archives

01 Aug 2022

New managing director appointed of IMCD Egypt

By Staff Writer

IMCD Group, a global leading distributor of speciality chemicals and ingredients, has announced the appointment of Ahmed Nousser, as managing director of IMCD Egypt, effective 1 August 2022. In his new role, Ahmed will focus on leading the company’s strategic growth ambitions through the expansion of new and existing principals. As managing director, he will...

21 Jan 2022

Azelis strengthens its position in Asia Pacific with new acquisition

By Staff Writer

Azelis has announced the acquisition of a majority stake in Catalite, a well-established distributor of specialty chemicals in the Personal Care and Home Care market segments, as well as industrial formulators, intermediates and coatings, in Thailand. The acquisition reinforces the Group’s footprint in the Life Sciences market, and complements its Industrial Chemicals portfolio in the...

09 Apr 2021

Azelis releases its sustainability strategy for the near future

By Staff Writer

Azelis has released its sustainability strategy, ‘Action 2025’, reinforcing its commitment to become the world-leading provider of sustainable solutions and services in the specialty chemicals and food ingredients distribution industry. Through its sustainability program and strategy, Azelis wants to turn the sustainability aspirations of its principals and customers into innovative sustainable solutions. The Azelis Sustainability...

03 Nov 2020

BASF expands Lavergy enzyme line for effective detergent formulations

By Staff Writer

BASF is expanding its enzyme portfolio, further adding to its reputation as an innovation leader and provider of key ingredients for the home care and I&I industry. Enzymes are essential ingredients of modern detergent formulations. For effective removal of the stains resulting from life’s little accidents and everyday spills, enzymes are indispensable – and help...

04 Feb 2020

IMCD appoints new business group director for personal care

By Staff Writer

IMCD has appointed Tony Jaillot as Group business director personal care, effective 6 January 2020. In his role Jaillot will lead the Global IMCD Personal Care Business Group in establishing and driving the business strategy toward new growth markets in speciality ingredients distribution and exploring new partnerships and business models, while transforming IMCD Personal Care...