Univar Solutions, BASF expand distribution agreement for chemicals in industrial manufacturing
Univar Solutions USA LLC, a global solutions provider to users of specialty ingredients and chemicals, announced Univar Solutions and its Canadian affiliate, Univar Solutions Canada Ltd., have been appointed the exclusive distributors in the U.S. and Canada for select BASF specialty ingredients used in industrial applications.
The expanded partnership between the two companies aims to provide customers with a significant advantage through access to an extensive portfolio of these essential ingredients: Capromer, 1,6-Hexanediol (HDO) molten and flakes, and epsilon-caprolactone. These ingredients are used across a variety of industrial and manufacturing applications, including polymers, plastics, coatings, and adhesives.
"We're excited to deepen our already solid partnership with BASF in North America," said Matthew Oliver, global vice president of Performance Materials for Univar Solutions. "Working together, we're continuing to pave the way for shared growth and innovation, leveraging our combined strengths to explore new possibilities, solve complex challenges, and deliver exceptional value to our customers. The diverse range of products and services that our expanded collaboration brings to the table enhances our security of supply and ability to meet the nuanced needs of our mutual customers. These specialty ingredients may be the building blocks of our customers' product improvements and innovative, tailored market solutions."
Capromer, HDO, and epsilon-caprolactone compounds are frequently selected by formulators as starting materials and building blocks in the development of high performing coatings, plastics, textile fibers, and other industrial products. They are recognized as versatile chemistries that impart durability, flexibility, weather resistance. HDO is used to manufacture industrial coatings including lower volatile organic compound (VOC) formulations, polyurethanes, and adhesives. HDO is also present in the formulation of epoxy systems, which are used for the production of rotor blades for wind turbines and construction components for automotive lightweight applications.
"We are thrilled to expand our specialty ingredients distribution partnership with Univar Solutions," said Timothy Cavanaugh, business director, diols, acids, and polyalcohols at BASF Corp. "This collaboration enhances our ability to provide high-quality specialty ingredients for industries like polymers, plastics, coatings, and adhesives. Together, we are helping customers innovate, meet regulations, and maintain product performance."
Univar says the distribution partnership focuses on providing customers with the tools and insights to try to tackle complex technical challenges head-on. Learn more about the chemistries and innovative technical solutions that we're delivering to meet the demands of today's customers.
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