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Safic-Alcan Strengthens Its Presence in the Balkans with the Launch of Safic-Alcan in Croatia

Published on November 17, 2025

Safic-Alcan announces the opening of Safic-Alcan Croatia, expanding specialty-chemical distribution in the Balkans.

La Défense, Paris – April 30 2025 – Safic-Alcan, a global distributor of specialty chemicals, announces the opening of a new office in Zagreb, Croatia, under its newly created entity Safic-Alcan Hrvatska d.o.o.

This expansion strengthens Safic-Alcan’s strategic footprint in the Balkans, reinforcing its commitment to Southern and Eastern Europe. The new entity enhances local distribution, technical service, and proximity for partners and customers in Croatia and Slovenia.

The Croatian subsidiary will operate across all Safic-Alcan business segments – Food, Home Care, Nutraceuticals, CASE, Personal Care, Pharmaceuticals, Industrial Chemicals, Polyurethane, Rubber, and Plastics – offering tailor-made solutions and reliable supply-chain support.

Operations in Croatia will be supported by the regional team based in Serbia, part of Safic-Alcan Adriatic, which continues to coordinate development across Slovenia and Croatia.

The creation of Safic-Alcan in Croatia represents a key milestone in our development in the Balkans. It enables us to strengthen our commercial footprint and ensure seamless service to our customers in the region
Dejan DjordjevicManaging DirectorSafic-Alcan Adriatic and Safic-Alcan Croatia

The launch aligns with Safic-Alcan’s European growth strategy, focusing on regional presence, innovation, and customer responsiveness, while maintaining the Group’s global scale and reliability.

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 provides technical and innovative solutions across multiple industries – rubber, coatings, thermoplastics, cosmetics & personal care, pharmaceuticals, and more.

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