Paris-La Défense, January 8th, 2024 – Safic-Alcan, a global leader in the distribution of specialty chemicals, is pleased to announce its strategic expansion into the cosmetics sector in Mexico, further reinforcing its position in the Americas. This development follows the successful acquisition of Sarfam in Brazil in 2022, as well as the ongoing Personal Care activities in the United States through its local branch ChemSpec.
Already established in the region’s performance products segment, Safic-Alcan is broadening its footprint to support the rapidly growing Mexican Personal Care market. With this expansion, the company will bring its full portfolio of innovative functional and active cosmetic ingredients, supported by the strong technical expertise that Safic-Alcan is known for worldwide.
To reinforce its local presence, Alfonso Luna, who brings more than 20 years of experience in the cosmetics industry, will join the ChemSpec/Safic-Alcan team. His expertise will be instrumental in driving market development and strengthening long-term relationships with both existing and future customers.
With this new strategic step, Safic-Alcan reinforces its long-term vision of delivering cutting-edge Personal Care solutions and expanding partnerships with key industry players across the Americas. The cosmetics sector in Mexico represents a high-potential market, and this move marks a significant milestone in the company’s global growth strategy.