La Défense, France – December 1st, 2025 — Safic-Alcan, a global distributor of specialty chemical ingredients for industrial applications, announces a new strategic distribution agreement with SI Group, a leading global developer and manufacturer of performance additives.
Effective January 1st, 2026, Safic-Alcan will distribute SI Group’s phenolic resins and additives for the Paints & Coatings industry across Europe, the Middle East, and Africa (EMEA). The agreement covers high-performance binders and advanced resin technologies, supporting a wide range of coating applications.
Expanding a Proven Partnership
This new milestone builds on an already successful collaboration between Safic-Alcan and SI Group. Safic-Alcan currently represents SI Group solutions for the Rubber and Adhesives markets, and this agreement further extends the partnership into the Coatings sector across the entire EMEA region.
The expanded scope reinforces both companies’ shared commitment to delivering high-performance, innovation-driven solutions tailored to the evolving needs of coatings formulators.
Supporting Coatings Innovation Across EMEA
By combining SI Group’s phenolic resin expertise with Safic-Alcan’s strong regional presence and technical support, this agreement strengthens customer access to reliable, compliant, and high-performance solutions across EMEA.
For more details on SI Group’s portfolio, customers can consult Safic-Alcan’s online catalog.
About Safic-Alcan
Safic-Alcan is an independent French distributor of specialty chemicals, headquartered in Paris La Défense. The company supplies polymers, materials, and additives to key industries including rubber, coatings, adhesives, thermoplastics, polyurethane, plastics lubricants, and cosmetics & personal care. With 40 offices worldwide, 1,000+ employees, and a 2024 turnover of €907 million, Safic-Alcan combines strong technical expertise with global reach and local proximity.
About SI Group
SI Group is a global leader in performance additives, process solutions, active pharmaceutical ingredients, and chemical intermediates. Operating 19 manufacturing facilities across three continents, SI Group serves customers in 80 countries with approximately 1,600 employees worldwide. In 2025, SI Group received a Bronze EcoVadis CSR rating, ranking among the top 35% of assessed companies globall