Paris-La Défense, May 1st, 2023 – Safic-Alcan, a leading global distributor of specialty chemicals, announces the extension of its distribution partnership with Orion Engineered Carbons in Eastern Africa, effective May 1st, 2023.
This extended agreement enables Safic-Alcan to distribute specialty carbon blacks and rubber carbon blacks for applications in mechanical rubber goods, coatings, inks, polymers, and other specialized industrial uses.
Safic-Alcan and Orion Engineered Carbons have maintained a long-standing collaboration in Europe, with prior expansions in South Africa. This new agreement further strengthens the relationship and broadens the portfolio available to customers in Eastern Africa.
Philip Kamau, Development Director East Africa at Safic-Alcan, stated:
Udo Engels, Vice President of Sales EMEA at Orion Engineered Carbons GmbH, added:
This partnership highlights the commitment of Safic-Alcan and Orion Engineered Carbons to delivering high-quality industrial solutions, providing customers in East Africa with access to premium carbon black products and technical expertise for a variety of applications.
About Safic-Alcan
Safic-Alcan is a French independent distributor of specialty chemicals headquartered in Paris La Défense. The company provides polymers, materials, and additives for industries including rubber, coatings, adhesives, thermoplastics, polyurethane, lubricants, detergency, cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, and nutraceuticals. With 35 offices across Europe, Turkey, Middle East, North America, Mexico, South America, China, and South Africa, Safic-Alcan employs 780 people and reported a turnover of €907M in 2022.
About Orion Engineered Carbons
Orion Engineered Carbons (NYSE: OEC) is a global leader in carbon black production, offering specialty, rubber, gas, furnace, lamp, and thermal blacks. These products enhance the performance and appearance of polymers, plastics, paints, coatings, inks, adhesives, sealants, tires, and mechanical rubber goods. Orion operates 14 production sites and four Applied Technology Centers globally, employing approximately 1,455 people worldwide.