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Safic-Alcan Enters into Partnership with AAK to Expand Coverage in Spain, Portugal, and Türkiye

Published on November 18, 2025

Safic-Alcan and AAK partnership for sustainable plant-based beauty ingredients.

Paris, La Défense – October 1st, 2024 – Safic-Alcan is delighted to announce a new distribution agreement with AAK, effective October 1st, 2024, extending its reach across Spain, Portugal, and Türkiye. This strategic step further reinforces Safic-Alcan’s presence in key personal care markets and aligns with its commitment to sustainable, high-performance ingredient solutions.

AAK: A Leader in Sustainable, Natural-Based Personal Care Ingredients

AAK Personal Care is renowned for its innovative portfolio of plant-based, sustainably sourced beauty ingredients. As a pioneer in responsible supply chains, AAK ensures biodiversity protection, ecosystem preservation, and ethical practices throughout its value chain.
Their high-quality plant-derived emollients deliver optimized sensory properties, enhanced functionality, and improved formulation performance for a wide array of personal care applications.

A Partnership Driven by Innovation and Sustainability

We are thrilled to announce a new distribution agreement with AAK into new regions. This step aligns perfectly with our global strategy of offering sustainable, high-performance solutions. By combining our technical expertise with AAK’s innovative product range, we expect to drive significant growth and innovation across Spain, Portugal, and Türkiye.
Philippe VillequeyBusiness Unit Director Personal Care & Home CareSafic-Alcan
We look forward to continuing our collaboration with Safic-Alcan and offering a stronger, more innovative, and sustainable portfolio to our customers. Safic-Alcan’s dedicated technical support and complementary offerings will help expand our reach and enhance product development in these key markets.
Ana PardosCommercial DirectorAAK Personal Care

About Safic-Alcan

Safic-Alcan is a global distributor of specialty chemicals, headquartered in Paris La Défense, with 38 offices, 850+ employees, and a 2024 turnover of €907 million. The company delivers technical and innovative solutions across multiple industries such as rubber, coatings, thermoplastics, cosmetics & personal care & pharmaceuticals and more. Learn more.


About AAK

AAK specializes in plant-based oils used globally to create value-added ingredients for food, beauty, and personal care products. The AAK Personal Care division is a leading supplier of sustainably sourced emollients, helping cosmetic formulators meet increasing consumer demand for natural, responsible, and high-performing beauty ingredients.
AAK partners closely with customers and communities to Make Better Happen™.

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