La Défense, November 18, 2024 – Safic-Alcan, a global leader in specialty chemical distribution, is excited to announce a new strategic partnership with Swedish Algae Factory, a pioneer in algae-based technology solutions. This collaboration will bring sustainable, high-performance algae-derived innovations to the DACH region, reinforcing both companies' commitments to environmentally responsible materials.
Starting October 1, 2024, Safic-Alcan distributes Swedish Algae Factory’s cutting-edge algae-based product portfolio, recognized for its unique performance benefits and strong sustainability profile. These bio-based solutions offer transformative properties for a wide range of industries, including:
- Personal care & cosmetics
- Wound care & medical applications
- Renewable energy
- Agriculture and resource-efficient technologies
A Shared Commitment to Sustainable Innovation
Safic-Alcan echoes this enthusiasm for the value of algae-derived technology.
An Important Step in Safic-Alcan’s Sustainability Strategy
This new partnership is part of Safic-Alcan’s ongoing commitment to expand its sustainable product offerings and support customers with access to next-generation green technologies. Algae-based solutions, such as Algica®, offer exceptional performance while reducing environmental impact—benefits increasingly sought by formulators across cosmetics, wound care, coatings and energy sectors.
About Swedish Algae Factory
Swedish Algae Factory develops high-performance algae-based materials designed to address global sustainability challenges. Their biotechnology-driven solutions support a wide range of industries—from cosmetics and coatings to renewable energy and agriculture—improving efficiency, performance and environmental footprint. Guided by a strong sustainability mission, Swedish Algae Factory helps customers integrate bio-based innovation into modern applications.
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.