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Safic-Alcan & La Ligue Contre le Cancer Foundation : Think Pink Together Walking Challenge

At Safic-Alcan, we are committed to making a positive impact on the world around us. This October, we are excited to announce our partnership with La Ligue Contre le Cancer Foundation to raise...

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Safic-Alcan announces extended partnership with Société Nouvelle des Couleurs Zinciques(SNCZ) in East Africa

Paris-La Defense, September  31st – Safic-Alcan is pleased to announce that it has entered into an extended distribution agreement with SNCZ in Eastern Africa, covering Kenya, Tanzania, Uganda,...

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Safic-Alcan further strengthens its presence in Southern Africa and acquires Southern Chemicals (Pty) Ltd.

Paris-La Défense, September 12, 2023

Safic-Alcan, a major distributor of specialty chemicals, announces that it has acquired 100% of Southern Chemicals, a leading South African specialty...

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Join SAFIC-ALCAN at CPHI Worldwide, 24-26 October 2023

Discover Our Pharmaceuticals Expertise in Barcelona – Booth #5H10

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Safic-Alcan strengthens distribution agreement with DOW Polyurethanes to encompass Central and Eastern Europe

Paris-La Défense, September 1st 2023 

Safic-Alcan, a renowned global distributor of specialty chemicals, is excited to announce a significant expansion of its collaboration with DOW across the...

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SAFIC-ALCAN and UNION COLOURS reach a distribution agreement in Benelux and France

Paris-La Défense, September 1st 2023 

SAFIC-ALCAN, a global distributor of specialty chemicals, is pleased to announce a new agreement, effective immediately, with UNION COLOURS, the European...

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ChemSpec Canada to distribute environmentally friendly flame retardants from Nabaltec.

ONTARIO, CANADA - August 1th , 2023 – ChemSpec Canada Inc., a subsidiary of Safic Alcan Group, and a growing supplier in the Canadian specialty chemicals industry, is pleased to announce a...

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Safic-Alcan at the FAKUMA 2023

Fakuma, world's leading trade event for industrial plastics processing, taking place in Friedrichshafen, Germany, is an exceptional industry meeting place to gain insights into emerging trends and...

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DENKA Co. Ltd Launches Evolmer Line With ChemSpec in the US

UNIONTOWN, OH-June, 14th, 2023- ChemSpec Ltd. is pleased to announce a new partnership with DENKA to launch Evolmer® in the United States. Denka is a global market leader in elastomer science and...

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Our Industry articles and formulations are meant to guide and inspire you in your business journey, from project to ingredient selection.

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How to choose the right partner to secure your API supply ?

APIs is not a simple matter. Sourcing is a strategic process. The Covid pandemic has revealed in an exacerbated way that pharmaceutical players have to increase their supply safety and as a...

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Biodegradable plastics: A viable alternative with PHA?

The growing popularity of billiards in the 19th century had put a strain on the supply of natural ivory, leading to the invention of the first partially synthetic polymer in 1869.

Since then,...

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Michelman and Safic-Alcan ECS interview

A long-standing partnership, with a gaze towards the future: Read this pre-ECS interview featuring Michelman and Safic-Alcan. 

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Controversial ingredients and their alternatives: understanding the composition of cosmetic products

Perfumery, hygiene products, skin care and make-up… Cosmetic products have been part of our daily life for centuries.

Thanks to the commitment of manufacturers and the supervision of competent...

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Our people : Jose Lora

Jose Lora is the Managing Director Group, Life Sciences.  

He is responsible for the company’s Life Science segment. In addition, he remains the Commercial Manager of Safic-Alcan...

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Gut Health Supplements – Vital Nutrients for a Healthy You!

The gut health supplement market has seen tremendous growth in recent years, with the global market size estimated to reach $5.5 billion by 2025. This growth is largely due to increased awareness...

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Our people : René Smit

Let's meet our colleague from the Netherlands today, René Smit, Business Development Manager for the Adhesives & Industrial Specialties market!

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A greener future for coatings

The vision for a greener future is closely tied to the idea of sustainability. Sustainability means meeting our current needs in a way that does not compromise the ability of future generations to...

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Is responsible chemistry a step towards sustainable development?

Reducing our carbon footprint, being less dependent on non-renewable energies, managing our waste better and making use of previously untapped resources… There are so many challenges forcing...

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