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New Partnership
La Défense – April 16th, 2026 – Safic-Alcan, a leading global distributor of specialty chemical ingredients, announces the extension of its distribution partnership with Ingredion Pharma Solutions for pharmaceutical and nutraceutical excipients across Europe. The agreement now covers France, Spain, Maghreb region, Germany, Benelux, the Nordics, the United Kingdom, and Poland — significantly strengthening Safic-Alcan’s Pharma & Nutraceuticals offering across the continent. Ingredion Pharma Solutions brings … <a href="https://corporate.safic-alcan.com/media-center/partnership-ingredion-pharma-solutions/">Continued</a>
Safic-Alcan expands its European Pharmaceuticals & Nutraceuticals portfolio with Ingredion Pharma Solutions
La Défense – April 16th, 2026 – Safic-Alcan, a leading global distributor of specialty chemical ingredients, announces the extension of its distribution partnership with Ingredion Pharma Solutions for pharmaceutical and nutraceutical excipients across Europe. The agreement now covers France, Spain, Maghreb region, Germany, Benelux, the Nordics, the United Kingdom, and Poland — significantly strengthening Safic-Alcan’s Pharma & Nutraceuticals offering across the continent. Ingredion Pharma Solutions brings … <a href="https://corporate.safic-alcan.com/media-center/partnership-ingredion-pharma-solutions/">Continued</a>
Certification
Canton, OH — April 2026 — ChemSpec Ltd., a member of Safic-Alcan and a leader in chemical distribution, has announced the successful ISO 9001 certification renewal, now valid through 2029 across all North American entities. Commitment to ISO 9001 Quality Standards This ISO 9001 certification renewal highlights ChemSpec’s ongoing commitment to quality management, operational excellence, … <a href="https://corporate.safic-alcan.com/media-center/chemspec-renews-iso-9001-certification-through-2029-across-north-america/">Continued</a>
ChemSpec Renews ISO 9001 Certification Through 2029 Across North America
Canton, OH — April 2026 — ChemSpec Ltd., a member of Safic-Alcan and a leader in chemical distribution, has announced the successful ISO 9001 certification renewal, now valid through 2029 across all North American entities. Commitment to ISO 9001 Quality Standards This ISO 9001 certification renewal highlights ChemSpec’s ongoing commitment to quality management, operational excellence, … <a href="https://corporate.safic-alcan.com/media-center/chemspec-renews-iso-9001-certification-through-2029-across-north-america/">Continued</a>
Acquisition
TL;DR Safic-Alcan has acquired Deveraux Specialties, LLC, a leading US distributor of specialty ingredients for the cosmetic and personal care industry. The acquisition, carried out through ChemSpec USA, strengthens Safic-Alcan’s Personal Care platform across North America and marks a key milestone in its Life Sciences growth strategy in the Americas. La Défense – March 31st, … <a href="https://corporate.safic-alcan.com/media-center/safic-alcan-acquires-deveraux-specialties/">Continued</a>
Safic-Alcan Acquires Deveraux Specialties | Personal Care US Expansion
TL;DR Safic-Alcan has acquired Deveraux Specialties, LLC, a leading US distributor of specialty ingredients for the cosmetic and personal care industry. The acquisition, carried out through ChemSpec USA, strengthens Safic-Alcan’s Personal Care platform across North America and marks a key milestone in its Life Sciences growth strategy in the Americas. La Défense – March 31st, … <a href="https://corporate.safic-alcan.com/media-center/safic-alcan-acquires-deveraux-specialties/">Continued</a>