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Univar Solutions Strengthens Strategic Alliance with Dow

Univar Solutions B.V., a prominent subsidiary of Univar Solutions LLC, has recently announced the enhancement of its strategic partnership with Dow. This collaboration will allow Univar Solutions to distribute silicone additives developed by Dow for the plastics and composites industries across the Europe, Middle East, and Africa (EMEA) region. This move underscores both entities' commitment to delivering advanced performance and sustainability solutions to manufacturers in these key markets.

The Alliance's Significance

This expanded partnership is set to leverage Dow's extensive experience and innovation in silicone technology alongside Univar Solutions’ profound market understanding and outstanding product management. Matthew Oliver, Senior Vice President of High Performance Materials at Univar Solutions, expressed that the collaboration is rooted in both companies’ core principles of valuing customer success through innovative, application-focused solutions. “Expanding into the silicone additives sector is a logical step that allows us to provide cutting-edge silicone technologies that assist our customers in achieving their performance and sustainability goals,” he stated.

Comprehensive Solutions for Manufacturers

Through this collaboration, manufacturers in the EMEA region will gain access to an expanded array of silicone additives designed not only to enhance processing and durability but also to improve resource efficiency in plastics and composites applications. Dow’s vast expertise in silicone innovation, combined with Univar Solutions' top-notch commercial knowledge and technical sales support, positions both companies as leaders in specialized material solutions.

The Univar Solutions’ Solutions Center in Essen plays a pivotal role in driving innovation within the EMEA by closely collaborating with suppliers like Dow to develop market-focused solutions across CASE, rubber, and plastics sectors. With a broad portfolio of specialized products, a global distribution network, local sales support, and supply chain expertise, the Ingredients + Specialties segment of Univar Solutions is well-equipped to provide comprehensive customer experiences from product development to commercialization.

Comprehensive Market Coverage

This distribution agreement encompasses a wide range of countries within the EMEA region, including Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Latvia, Luxembourg, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, the Netherlands, Turkey, and the United Kingdom. This extensive reach enables Univar Solutions and Dow to impact a significant portion of the market efficiently.

About Univar Solutions

Univar Solutions is recognized as a leading global distributor of specialty chemicals and ingredients that represents a diverse portfolio of premier producers worldwide. Utilizing one of the industry's largest private transportation fleets and a substantial technical sales force, alongside unmatched logistical information, regulatory knowledge, formulation development, and cutting-edge digital tools, the company is strategically positioned to deliver customized solutions and value-added services across various markets, industries, and applications. Committed to fostering healthy, secure, and clean communities, Univar seeks to innovate alongside its clients and suppliers, focusing on mutual growth. For further details, visit univarsolutions.com.

About Ingredients + Specialties of Univar Solutions

Ingredients + Specialties from Univar Solutions aims to provide customers and suppliers with top-tier products and results, driving progress in modern living. By fusing science, innovation, and extensive expertise with a leading portfolio of specialized products, Univar Solutions delivers safe and effective solutions that enhance lives and communities across the globe. More information can be found at univarsolutions.com.

Forward-Looking Statements

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