Kimya, Turkey – April 1, 2022 – Safic-Alcan, a global specialty chemicals distributor, is pleased to announce an extended partnership with Imerys, the world leader in mineral-based specialty solutions. This extended agreement now covers the Turkish market through Safic-Alcan Kimya, effective from April 1, 2022, and focuses on the rubber and plastics industries.
The collaboration expands upon an already successful partnership in cosmetics and performance product applications across multiple countries. Under this new agreement, Safic-Alcan will distribute Imerys’ full range of mineral fillers, including:
- Kaolin
- Talc
- Carbonates and PCC
- Mica
- Diatomite
- Perlite
- Wollastonite
These minerals provide one-stop solutions for making rubber and plastic products stronger, lighter, more cost-effective, and sustainable, meeting both performance and environmental standards.
Partnership Benefits for the Turkish Market
Philippe Reygnier, Distribution Manager at Imerys, commented:
Philippe Cenreaud, Managing Director, Products Performance at Safic-Alcan, added:
Ayhan Güler, Managing Director at Safic-Alcan Kimya, concluded:
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.