LONDON—Univar Inc., a global chemical distributor, has expanded its European distribution agreement with Dow Corning to include the United Kingdom and Ireland markets.
With this expanded agreement, Univar began distribution of Dow Corning silicone products into these geographies on Jan. 2.
“Univar and Dow Corning have more than 40 years of history in working together to serve the personal care market in many countries across mainland Europe,” said Matthew Ottaway, industry director, personal care, Univar EMEA.
“We are excited to expand on this rich heritage of innovation and technical cooperation to serve our personal care customers in the U.K. and Ireland.”
Univar said its personal care team offers a comprehensive, global perspective on market trends, formulations, and best-in-class technologies.
In Europe, the company also operates a dedicated personal care laboratory located in Brussels, staffed by technical experts that bring a wealth of experience in the development of formulations using Dow Corning materials.