Paris-La Défense, April 1st, 2025 — Safic-Alcan, a leading global distributor of specialty chemicals, is pleased to announce a strategic partnership with Dow for the distribution of DOW Polyurethane Engineering Elastomers and Binders in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland. This collaboration, effective April 1st, 2025, reinforces Safic-Alcan’s commitment to delivering innovative and high-performance polyurethane solutions across key European markets.
As part of this agreement, Safic-Alcan will offer Dow’s extensive polyurethane portfolio, including Hyperlast™, Duramould™, Vorastar™, Diprane™, Voramer™, Tedistac™, Isostac™, and Specfil™, providing advanced engineering elastomer solutions for applications such as oil, water, and gas transmission and storage, as well as engineering resins, adhesives, sealants, and binders.
In addition, Safic-Alcan will distribute VORACOR™ Polyurethane Foam, a next-generation formulation that delivers customized chemistry and optimized performance at competitive cost for high-pressure systems.
“We are building this new partnership with Safic-Alcan in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland as a result of the trust and successful collaboration already established in other European markets,” added Francesca Pignagnoli, Regional Commercial Director, Polyurethane Industrial Markets at Dow.
Leveraging its strong expertise in specialty chemical distribution, Safic-Alcan offers comprehensive technical support, supply chain innovation, and tailored services, ensuring seamless access to Dow’s polyurethane innovations across the DACH region.
About Safic-Alcan
Safic-Alcan, based in Paris-La Défense, is a French independent distributor of specialty chemicals. The company offers a diverse range of polymers, materials, and additives for industries including rubber, coatings, adhesives, personal care, and pharmaceuticals. With 37 offices worldwide, Safic-Alcan employs over 800 people and achieved a turnover of €907 million in 2024.
About Dow
Dow (NYSE: DOW) combines global scale, innovation, and materials science expertise to deliver sustainable growth. The company’s portfolio of plastics, industrial intermediates, coatings, and silicones provides differentiated, science-based products for high-growth markets including packaging, infrastructure, and consumer care. Dow’s ambition is to be the most innovative, customer-centric, and sustainable materials science company in the world.