ChemSpec Ltd. and Berg + Schmidt Announce Strategic Personal Care Partnership

Published on March 16, 2026

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Canton, OH — February 2026 — ChemSpec Ltd., a member of Safic-Alcan and a leading distributor of specialty ingredients for the personal care and cosmetics industries, today announced a strategic partnership with Berg + Schmidt, an internationally recognized manufacturer of high-quality oleochemical and lipid-based ingredients. This collaboration strengthens ChemSpec’s growing portfolio of advanced cosmetic actives and functional materials while expanding Berg + Schmidt’s reach across the Eastern United States beauty and personal care market.

Under the new agreement, ChemSpec will serve as an authorized distributor of Berg + Schmidt’s innovative product lines, including their renowned BergaMuls®, BergaCare®, and BergaSoft® technologies. These ingredients are widely valued for their performance in skin care, hair care, sun care, and color cosmetic formulations.

Berg + Schmidt, part of the SternWywiol Gruppe, brings more than 65 years of expertise in lipid chemistry and a global reputation for quality and reliability.

Berg + Schmidt Care Ingredients is proud to announce a new partnership with ChemSpec Ltd., part of the Safic-Alcan Group. Together, we’re building a strong collaboration to better serve cosmetic formulators and chemists on the U.S. East Coast. This partnership brings together complementary expertise: deep formulation knowledge and market understanding, high-quality specialty ingredients, and a shared passion for science-driven solutions. By combining our strengths, we aim to support formulators with reliable supply, technical insight, and innovative ingredients that perform — from concept to commercialization. We’re looking forward to working side by side with the ChemSpec teams to create real value for our customers.

Kristin KöhlerHead of Care IngredientsBerg + Schmidt

The partnership is effective immediately, with ChemSpec Ltd. now offering Berg + Schmidt’s full personal care portfolio to customers in the Eastern United States.

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About Safic-Alcan

Safic-Alcan is a global distributor of specialty chemicals, headquartered in Paris La Défense, with 38 offices, 850+ employees, and a 2024 turnover of €907 million. The company delivers technical and innovative solutions across multiple industries such as rubber, coatings, thermoplastics, cosmetics & personal care & pharmaceuticals and more.

About ChemSpec Ltd.

ChemSpec Ltd., a division of Safic-Alcan, is a specialty chemical distributor serving the personal care and cosmetics industries. The company provides high-performance ingredients, technical expertise, and formulation support to brands and manufacturers across North America.

About Berg + Schmidt

Berg + Schmidt, a member of the SternWywiol Gruppe, is a global manufacturer of oleochemical and lipid-based ingredients for the personal care, nutrition, and animal feed industries. With decades of research and development expertise, the company delivers innovative, sustainable solutions to customers worldwide.