Paris-La Defense, November 3, 2026 – Safic-Alcan is pleased to announce a new distribution agreement with COIM for the Hydrolar® range of waterborne polyurethane dispersions (PUDs) for coatings applications. The agreement is effective immediately.
Effective immediately, the agreement involves five subsidiaries of the Safic-Alcan Group and covers a broad geographical area, including the Iberian Peninsula (Spain and Portugal), the DACH region (Germany, Austria and Switzerland) and the entire Nordic-Baltic region (Sweden, Norway, Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania).
Hydrolar® is a key expression of COIM’s commitment to high-performance water-based technologies. The range was designed for the growing demand for high-performance, environmentally responsible coatings. Hydrolar® PUDs offer an excellent balance of mechanical properties, chemical resistance and formulation flexibility, as a sustainable alternative to solvent-based systems.
The range is particularly suited to:
- Wood coatings
- Industrial finishes
- Protective coatings
- Specialty applications requiring advanced film performance
Through our local presence and technical expertise, customers in these countries will benefit from more direct access to Hydrolar® solutions, local technical and application support, and greater supply chain efficiency. The partnership strengthens our position as a key partner in waterborne technologies.
Looking for waterborne solutions for your coatings formulations? Contact our Coatings team to discuss Hydrolar® for your application.
About Safic-Alcan
Safic-Alcan is a leading global specialty chemicals distributor. Founded in 1847 and employeemajority owned since 2015, the Group recorded a turnover of €1,018 million in 2025 and employs more than 1,000 people, including over 400 in sales, across 44 offices in more than 70 countries. Organized into two divisions — Life Sciences and Performance Products — spanning 12 markets, and supported by 15 application laboratories worldwide, Safic-Alcan connects principals and customers with technical expertise and tailored solutions. Headquartered in Paris-La Défense, the Group is guided by its values of entrepreneurship, responsibility, expertise and trust.
About COIM
COIM was founded in 1962 by Mario Buzzella and Cesare Zocchi, who shared a passion for chemistry and an entrepreneurial spirit. Together, they established a business aimed at meeting the growing demand for chemical products generated by a rapidly expanding economy.
Today, 64 years later, COIM Group is an Italian multinational that develops, manufactures and markets specialty chemicals for the manufacturing industry worldwide. The Group ensures a local presence through 19 companies around the world, including 9 specialized production and R&D sites in Italy, the Netherlands, the United Kingdom, Spain, the United States, Brazil, India and Singapore.
More than 1,300 skilled employees work every day to understand and meet customer expectations across three main product families: polyesters and polyols; PU CASE (polyurethane-based coatings, adhesives, sealants and elastomers); and specialty polyesters and resins.
Raw material integration, a focus on polyurethane systems, a broad and diversified portfolio comprising 19 product lines — from polyesters to PU systems — and extensive production capacity enable COIM to meet the technical, commercial and logistical needs of customers in more than 90 countries, generating a turnover of over €1 billion.
COIM Group's objective is to pursue continuous and sustainable growth, in line with the values that have always guided its business: care and respect for people and the environment. www.coimgroup.com