Paris, La Défense, 2023 – Safic-Alcan, a global distributor of specialty chemicals and ingredients, proudly announces the extension of its long-standing strategic collaboration and distribution agreement with Ashland, a world leader in additives and specialty ingredients. Beginning November 1st, 2023, Safic-Alcan will distribute Ashland’s pharmaceutical and nutraceutical ingredients portfolio in France.
This strengthened collaboration follows the success of Safic-Alcan and Ashland’s partnership in Spain and Portugal, reinforcing their joint commitment to delivering innovative, high-quality solutions for the life sciences sector.
A Comprehensive Pharmaceutical Ingredient Portfolio
The expanded agreement includes several market-leading Ashland solutions widely used in pharmaceutical and nutraceutical formulations, such as:
- Plasdone™ (povidone)
- Polyplasdone™ (crospovidone)
- Klucel™ (hydroxypropylcellulose)
- Benecel™ (hydroxypropylmethylcellulose)
- Natrosol™ (hydroxyethylcellulose)
These high-performance ingredients are recognized globally for their stability, functionality, and versatility in solid dosage forms, controlled release systems, and nutritional products.
Tomas Navarro, Ashland’s General Manager for Life Sciences in EMEA, stated:
Jose Lora, Life Sciences Managing Director at Safic-Alcan, added:
Gaël Garnaud, Pharmaceuticals and Animal Nutrition Business Development Director at Safic-Alcan, emphasized:
Setting New Standards in Pharmaceutical and Nutraceutical Distribution
As established leaders in their respective fields, Safic-Alcan and Ashland are poised to elevate pharmaceutical and nutraceutical ingredient distribution in France. This extended partnership reinforces both companies’ dedication to innovation, service excellence, and strategic growth.
About Safic-Alcan
Safic-Alcan is a French independent distributor of specialty chemicals headquartered in Paris La Défense. The company supplies polymers, materials, and additives across numerous industries, including rubber, coatings, adhesives, thermoplastics, polyurethane, lubricants, detergency, cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, and nutraceuticals.
With 35 offices, 780 employees, and a 2022 turnover of €907M, the group maintains strong, long-term partnerships supported by deep technical expertise. Learn more.
About Ashland
Ashland Inc. (NYSE: ASH) is a global additives and specialty ingredients company dedicated to innovation and backed by strong ESG values. Serving customers in more than 100 countries, Ashland delivers high-performance solutions for architectural coatings, construction, energy, food & beverage, nutraceuticals, personal care, and pharmaceuticals. Its 3,900+ employees work to solve complex challenges with practical, elegant solutions. Learn more.