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.

“Partnering with Berg + Schmidt is an exciting step forward for ChemSpec as we continue to expand our portfolio of high-performance ingredients for the beauty and personal care market. Their innovative technologies perfectly complement our commitment to delivering exceptional solutions to formulators across the Eastern U.S. and beyond.
Dave MorelandPresidentChemSpec Ltd., a member of Safic-Alcan

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.