Paris-La Défense, April 25th, 2022 — Safic-Alcan, a global distributor of specialty chemicals and ingredients, is pleased to announce the extension of its distribution agreement with Michelman to cover the African continent.
This partnership expansion marks another milestone in the long-standing collaboration between the two companies. Safic-Alcan has been appointed by Michelman to distribute its environmentally friendly coating solutions across Africa, reinforcing both companies’ commitment to sustainability and innovation.
This new cooperation aligns with our ambition to strengthen Safic-Alcan’s footprint across Africa. Michelman’s portfolio is a perfect fit with our strategy to offer coatings formulators specialty raw materials with sustainable benefits,” added Jean-Marie Schmuck, Business Development Director, Coatings & Construction at Safic-Alcan. “Michelman is a partner of choice for water-based surface modifiers and specialty polyurethane dispersions. The timing is ideal, as Safic-Alcan will exhibit at the upcoming Coatings for Africa 2022 fair.”
Safic-Alcan Southern Africa will showcase its coatings solutions at Coatings for Africa 2022, taking place May 4th–6th, 2022 at the Sandton Convention Centre in Johannesburg, South Africa.
About Michelman
Michelman is a global developer and manufacturer of sustainable specialty coatings, surface modifiers, and polymer dispersions used in industries such as packaging, printing, coatings, and composites. Headquartered in Cincinnati, Ohio, Michelman is recognized for its innovation-driven approach and environmentally responsible technologies.
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 across industries including rubber, coatings, adhesives, thermoplastics, detergency, cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, and nutraceuticals. With 35 offices worldwide and 780 employees, Safic-Alcan achieved a turnover of €907 million in 2022.