March 2025 – Ontario, Canada – ChemSpec Canada, a subsidiary of Safic-Alcan and a leading distributor of specialty chemicals, is pleased to announce a new distribution partnership with AFCONA Additives, a global innovator in defoamers, dispersing agents, and surface additives.
Founded in 2005 by a team of European and Asian industry experts, AFCONA Additives has built a strong global presence, with manufacturing, technical, and commercial operations across four continents. Through this strategic agreement, AFCONA will leverage ChemSpec Canada’s extensive distribution network and local expertise to strengthen its reach within the Canadian market.
This partnership marks another step in Safic-Alcan Group’s strategy to deliver high-value technical solutions that connect global manufacturers with local markets. By combining AFCONA’s formulation expertise with ChemSpec Canada’s deep market knowledge, customers will benefit from improved formulation efficiency, consistency, and performance.
“Our goal is to build sustainable, knowledge-driven partnerships,” added Jackson. “AFCONA’s portfolio perfectly complements our existing range and strengthens our commitment to serve the Canadian performance products sector.”
About Safic-Alcan
Safic-Alcan, headquartered in Paris La Défense, is a French independent distributor of specialty chemicals. The company provides polymers, materials, and additives for industries such as rubber, coatings, adhesives, personal care, and pharmaceuticals. With 37 offices across Europe, the Americas, Africa, the Middle East, and Asia, Safic-Alcan partners with leading manufacturers worldwide. Employing over 800 professionals, the Group achieved a turnover of €907 million in 2024.
About ChemSpec
ChemSpec Canada is a North American distributor specializing in industrial polymer compounding and cosmetic ingredients. As a subsidiary of Safic-Alcan Group, ChemSpec combines international expertise with local service to support Canadian formulators and manufacturers with high-performance chemical solutions.
About AFCONA
AFCONA Additives, founded in 2005, is a global leader in specialty additives for coatings and polymers. With production sites and technical centers across Europe, Asia, and the Americas, AFCONA provides dispersing, defoaming, and surface control additives that improve performance, sustainability, and cost-efficiency in formulation development.