Paris-La Défense, December 9th, 2025 — Safic-Alcan, a leading global distributor of specialty chemicals, announces the expansion of its strategic partnership with Scott Bader’s Functional Polymers division to include the United Kingdom and Ireland.
This agreement builds on an existing collaboration between the two companies across France, Italy, and Turkey, further strengthening their shared commitment to delivering innovative, sustainable, and high-performance solutions to industrial specialties markets.
Expanding Access to Functional Polymer Technologies
Under this expanded partnership, Safic-Alcan will distribute Scott Bader’s Texipol® rheology modifiers and Texicryl® acrylic dispersions in the UK and Ireland. These high-performance polymer solutions are designed for a wide range of applications, including:
- Paints and coatings
- Inks and adhesives
- Construction materials
- Textile applications
- Other industrial specialties
The extended geographical scope enhances customer access to advanced polymer technologies supported by Safic-Alcan’s local technical expertise and Scott Bader’s formulation know-how.
Supporting Sustainable Innovation Across Markets
By combining Scott Bader’s functional polymer portfolio with Safic-Alcan’s strong regional presence, this partnership reinforces both companies’ ability to support customers with reliable, compliant, and sustainability-driven solutions across the UK and Ireland.
For more details on Scott Bader’s portfolio, customers can consult Safic-Alcan’s online catalog.