Paris-La Défense, October 16th, 2026– Safic-Alcan, a leading international distributor of specialty chemicals, is pleased to announce its partnership with Patcham, a global producer of specialty additives for the coatings industry.
Effective immediately, Safic-Alcan will distribute Patcham's portfolio of coatings additives in Italy, Czech Republic, Slovakia, Hungary, Greece, Sweden, Norway, Finland, Denmark, Iceland, Latvia, Lithuania, and Estonia.
Patcham is recognized for its broad range of specialty additives for coatings. The portfolio includes solutions for wetting and dispersing, defoaming, surface modification, rheology control, and other key functions used in industrial, architectural, wood, protective, and specialty coating applications.
Through its well-established commercial and technical network, Safic-Alcan will support customers throughout the region with local expertise, formulation guidance, and access to innovative additive technologies. The partnership further strengthens Safic-Alcan's position in the European coatings market and enhances its ability to provide comprehensive raw material solutions for coating manufacturers.
Meet Safic-Alcan and Patcham at Paints & Coatings Show Milano 2026
The new partnership will be officially showcased during Paints & Coatings Show Milano 2026, taking place on October 28-29, 2026, in Milan, Italy. Patcham will participate as a co-exhibitor on the Safic-Alcan stand (Booth 345), providing visitors with an opportunity to discover its latest additive technologies and discuss formulation challenges, innovation trends, and new developments in the coatings industry with experts from both companies.
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About Safic-Alcan
Safic-Alcan is a global distributor of specialty chemical ingredients, headquartered in Paris-La Défense. The Group operates 44 offices in over 70 countries, employs 1,000+ people, and generated €1,018 million turnover in 2025.
It serves key industries including rubber, coatings, plastics, and personal care, combining global sourcing with strong local technical support.
About Patcham
Patcham is a global specialty additives manufacturer advancing sustainable chemistry through high-performance solutions for the world’s most demanding and highly regulated markets. Engineered with innovation, our technologies address today’s coatings challenges while meeting the highest environmental and regulatory standards. By combining deep formulation expertise, sustainability-driven development and reliable global supply, we help customers accelerate next-generation technologies, create market differentiation and deliver long-term value. This commitment to responsible innovation enables safer, future-ready formulations without compromising technical performance.