Toronto, Canada – 2021 – ChemSpec Canada, a subsidiary of the Safic-Alcan Group and a growing leader in the Canadian specialty chemical distribution market, is pleased to announce the addition of Miwon Specialty Chemical to its expanding Coatings, Adhesives, and Sealants (CASE) portfolio in Canada.
This partnership brings Canadian manufacturers access to Miwon’s high-purity acrylates, methacrylates, and oligomeric resins, further enhancing ChemSpec Canada’s capabilities in advanced polymer technologies.
High-Purity Acrylates and Methacrylates for CASE Applications
Miwon Specialty Chemical is a global leader recognized for its clean manufacturing processes and production of functional acrylate and methacrylate monomers, oligomers, and specialty resins.
Key advantages of Miwon’s product offering include:
- Dedicated reactors ensuring ultra-high purity
- In-house ethoxylation and propoxylation for tailored monomer chemistry
- Fast curing monomers designed for safe, efficient processing
- Advanced performance across coatings, adhesives, sealants, inks, plastics, and electronics applications
Miwon’s commitment to precision manufacturing has made them a preferred supplier for formulators seeking consistency, purity, and innovation.
New North American Manufacturing Facility Strengthens Market Access
2021 marks a major milestone for Miwon as the company prepares to complete construction of its first North American manufacturing site. The new facility will enable:
- Expanded water-based acrylate functional oligomer production
- Faster, more flexible supply to the North American market
- Greater competitiveness in bulk monomers and oligomers
- Enhanced technical responsiveness for CASE applications
This development reinforces Miwon’s long-term investment in supporting customers across Canada and North America.
Strengthening ChemSpec Canada’s CASE Portfolio
As part of the Safic-Alcan Group, ChemSpec Canada provides a wide range of specialty additives and polymers to the coatings, adhesives, sealants, elastomers, plastics, and cosmetics industries across North America.
The addition of Miwon Specialty Chemical aligns with ChemSpec’s mission to deliver high-performing, innovative, and technically supported solutions to Canadian formulators.
About Safic-Alcan
Safic-Alcan is a French independent distributor of specialty chemicals headquartered in Paris La Défense. The Company develops and provides wide ranges of polymers, materials and additives for the rubber, coatings, adhesives, thermoplastics, polyurethane, lubricants, detergency, cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, and nutraceuticals industries. With a network of 44 offices strategically located in Europe, Turkey, Middle East, North America, Mexico, South America, China and South Africa, and 1000+ employees, the company generated a turnover of €907 million in 2024.