Uniontown, Ohio – June 26, 2023 – ChemSpec, a North American specialty chemical distribution firm and a subsidiary of Safic-Alcan, is proud to announce a new partnership with Orion Engineered Carbons. ChemSpec will now distribute Orion’s high-quality carbon black products across the U.S. and Canada, serving industries such as rubber manufacturing, coatings, inks, and polymers.
Orion Engineered Carbons, a leading global supplier of carbon black, operates production facilities worldwide and offers a diverse portfolio of products tailored for industrial and specialty applications. Their carbon black products are essential for:
- Reinforcing and coloring rubber mechanical goods
- Enhancing coatings and inks
- Strengthening polymers and plastics
- Providing durability, UV protection, and conductivity in advanced applications
ChemSpec President Comments on the Partnership
Dave Moreland, President of ChemSpec, said:
Sophie Pellissier, Rubber Business Unit Director, Safic-Alcan, added:
About ChemSpec
ChemSpec specializes in specialty chemical distribution in industrial polymer compounding and the cosmetic ingredients market. As part of the Safic-Alcan Group, ChemSpec leverages global expertise to provide high-performance chemical solutions for its North American customers.
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.
About Orion Engineered Carbons
Orion Engineered Carbons (NYSE: OEC) is a leading global supplier of carbon black, a solid form of carbon produced as powder or pellets. The material is made to customers’ exacting specifications for tires, coatings, ink, batteries, plastics and numerous other specialty, high-performance applications. Carbon black is used to tint, colorize, provide reinforcement, conduct electricity, increase durability and add UV protection. Orion has innovation centers on three continents and 14 plants worldwide, offering the most diverse variety of production processes in the industry. The company’s corporate lineage goes back more than 160 years to Germany, where it operates the world’s longest-running carbon black plant. Orion is a leading innovator, applying a deep understanding of customers’ needs to deliver sustainable solutions. Learn More