Industrial Specialties

Safic-Alcan and Eastman Extend Distribution Partnership in Europe

Published on November 28, 2025

Safic-Alcan and Eastman announce expanded European distribution partnership for anhydrides

Paris-La Défense, May 20th, 2023 – Safic-Alcan, a global distributor of specialty chemicals, is pleased to announce the expansion of its long-standing collaboration with Eastman in Europe. The extended agreement covers key Anhydrides, including Propionic Anhydride, N-Butyric Anhydride, Isobutyric Anhydride, and Isobutyric Acid.

This expansion further strengthens a trusted partnership between Safic-Alcan and Eastman, reinforcing Safic-Alcan’s role as a leading supplier of technical and value-added solutions in flavours & fragrances, pharmaceuticals, and agrochemical synthesis.

Wouter Reyntjens, Sales Manager for the EMEA Chemical Intermediates Division at Eastman, commented:

We are thrilled to extend our partnership with Safic-Alcan and believe that integrating with their sales force will enable us to execute our strategy for our chemical and organic intermediates range in the European market.
Wouter ReyntjensSales Manager for the EMEA Chemical Intermediates DivisionEastman

The renewed trust Eastman places in Safic-Alcan highlights the strength of the companies’ shared history.
Gaël Garnaud, Pharmaceutical & Animal Nutrition Business Development Director at Safic-Alcan, added:

We are excited to continue our collaboration with Eastman and act as an extension of their sales force. This enhanced partnership allows us to support customers with a broader range of innovative and high-quality solutions.
Gaël GarnaudPharmaceutical & Animal Nutrition Business Development DirectorSafic-Alcan

With this reinforced alliance, Safic-Alcan and Eastman are well positioned to provide expanded market coverage, enhanced technical support, and reliable supply for specialty anhydrides and intermediates across Europe.


About Safic-Alcan

Safic-Alcan is a French independent distributor of specialty chemicals headquartered in Paris La Défense. The company provides a wide range of polymers, materials, and additives for industries such as rubber, coatings, adhesives, thermoplastics, polyurethane, lubricants, detergency, cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, and nutraceuticals. Operating 35 offices across Europe, Turkey, the Middle East, North America, Mexico, South America, China, and South Africa, Safic-Alcan employs 780 people and achieved €907M turnover in 2022.

About Eastman

Founded in 1920, Eastman is a global specialty materials company providing innovative products used daily worldwide. With operations in over 100 countries and approximately 14,000 employees, Eastman delivers advanced materials for sectors including transportation, construction, and consumer goods. The company generated $10.5 billion revenue in 2021 and is headquartered in Kingsport, Tennessee, USA.