Paris-La Défense, June 1st, 2023 – Safic-Alcan, a global distributor of specialty chemicals, announces the expansion of its distribution agreement with Lubrizol, now covering Eastern Africa, including Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, Rwanda, and Burundi.
This extended partnership focuses on providing advanced surface modifier and dispersant technologies for the coatings, inks, and plastics thermosets industries, including Lubrizol’s leading product lines:
- Lanco™ Surface Modifiers
- PowderAdd™ Micronized Waxes
- Solsperse™ Hyperdispersants
- Solplus™ Additives
- Solthix™ Rheology Modifiers
Safic-Alcan and Lubrizol have built a successful collaboration over several years in the Gulf countries. The expansion into Eastern Africa represents a strategic milestone, enhancing Safic-Alcan’s ability to provide innovative specialty chemical solutions in a growing market.
Nicola Bianchi, Senior Sales Manager, Lubrizol – Performance Coatings, commented:
Philip Kamau, Commercial Director East Africa at Safic-Alcan, added:
The extended distribution agreement reflects Safic-Alcan and Lubrizol’s shared commitment to innovation, quality, and customer support, positioning both companies to meet the evolving needs of the East African coatings, inks, and plastics industries.
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 Lubrizol
Lubrizol is a global specialty chemicals company providing advanced performance coatings, additives, and dispersant solutions for coatings, inks, plastics, and other industrial applications. With decades of expertise and a commitment to innovation, Lubrizol delivers products such as Lanco™, Solsperse™, Solplus™, and Solthix™ to customers worldwide.