With the growing need for naturally derived
and sustainable alternatives for water management and cleaning,
Univar Solutions is continually strengthening its specialty product
portfolio to cater to customers who value performance and
environmental consciousness
DOWNERS
GROVE, Ill., April 25,
2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Univar Solutions LLC ("Univar
Solutions" or "the Company"), a leading global solutions provider
to users of specialty ingredients and chemicals, and Italmatch
USA Corp., providers of advanced
water management solutions using sustainable chemistry, today
announced a sole distribution agreement to expand their partnership
in the United States and
Canada in the homecare,
industrial, and institutional (HI&I) cleaning ingredients
markets. Adding Italmatch's Dequest® PB product line to Univar
Solutions' North American sustainable and natural cleaning
ingredients portfolio enhances the ongoing relationship between the
two companies.
Univar Solutions and Italmatch Chemicals
Partner to Provide DEQUEST® PB Eco-Friendly
Antiscalants/Dispersant
"Together with Italmatch, we recognize the growing worldwide
demand for safe, effective, and environmentally friendly water
solutions that can help manufacturers maintain a high level of
cleaning performance," said James
Peterson, global vice president of CARE for Univar
Solutions. "We're committed to sustainable innovation and excited
to be the market's sole distributor for Italmatch's Dequest PB
carboxymethyl inulin (CMI) technology for natural HI&I cleaning
applications in North America. CMI
is a sustainable antiscalant, and adding this to our portfolio
aligns with our focus on providing our customers with natural and
sustainable ingredient options to respond to the demands of today's
eco-conscious consumers."
Univar Solutions is a trusted provider of high-performance,
eco-friendly solutions like CMI for water management and cleaning.
CMI is a biopolymer derived from the roots of chicory plants.
Naturally derived, this biodegradable dispersant and scale
inhibitor is used as an alternative to phosphonates. Dequest PB
biological polymers were developed to meet the needs of industries
involved in water management and those that deal with processes or
applications where water plays a crucial role, such as HI&I,
detergents, and cleaners.
Working with supplier partners like Italmatch, Univar Solutions
brings sustainable and natural cleaning ingredients to life through
innovative concepts and technical expertise at its Solution
Centers. Univar Solutions' flagship Solution Center in Houston, Texas, is home to a global center of
excellence for innovation in the HI&I industry, helping
customers develop high-performing and environmentally friendly
cleaning formulations. With access to an impressive range of
sustainable ingredients and a global network of solution centers,
customers can tailor their experience and maximize innovative
solutions while delivering on key consumer trends.
"We are excited to start working with Univar Solutions as our
sole distributor for Dequest PB products in the North American
market," said Mark Eyers, Global
Advanced Water Solutions BU Vice President for Italmatch Chemicals.
"Adding our CMI based products to Univar Solutions' HI&I
product ranges will significantly increase the exposure of these
bio-based products to the North American market cleaning products
formulators, helping them to achieve the performance targets set
for their sustainable product lines development."
Find out how Univar Solutions leads the way in our global
commitments to driving a sustainable future in distribution and
product innovation in HI&I cleaning.
About Univar Solutions
Univar Solutions is a leading
global specialty chemical and ingredient distributor representing a
premier portfolio from the world's leading producers. With the
industry's largest private transportation fleet and technical sales
force, unparalleled logistics know-how, deep market and regulatory
knowledge, formulation and recipe development, and leading digital
tools, the Company is well-positioned to offer tailored solutions
and value-added services to a wide range of markets, industries,
and applications. While fulfilling its purpose to help keep
communities healthy, fed, clean and safe, Univar Solutions is
committed to helping customers and suppliers innovate and focus on
Growing Together. Learn more at www.univarsolutions.com.
About Italmatch Chemicals
Founded in 1998,
Italmatch Chemicals is an international chemical group,
specialising in additives and solutions for water treatment and
lubricants, oil & gas and flame retardants for plastics, with a
particular focus on sustainable and circular solutions. The group
today operates through 19 production plants in Europe, the Middle
East, Asia Pacific and
North America, with subsidiaries
in Brazil, Belgium, Poland, Singapore and Japan. It employs over 1,200 people and has a
turnover of approximately 850 million
Euro. Learn more at www.italmatch.com
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