ChemSpec Canada Announces New Distribution Partnership with AFCONA Additives
March 2025, Ontario, CA – ChemSpec Canada, a subsidiary of Safic-Alcan and a leading supplier of specialty chemicals, is excited to announce a new partnership with AFCONA Additives, a global leader in defoamers, slip & leveling agents, and wetting & dispersing additives. Founded in 2005 by a highly experienced team from Germany, the Netherlands, Malaysia, and China, AFCONA has established a strong global presence, with manufacturing, technical, and commercial operations across four continents. This strategic partnership will enable AFCONA to effectively support ChemSpec Canada's growing customer base.
David Jackson, Managing Director of ChemSpec Canada, expressed his enthusiasm about the partnership: “We are thrilled to collaborate with AFCONA Additives, a distinguished producer with manufacturing operations in both Europe and Asia. Their extensive portfolio of specialty additives will enhance our ability to serve Canadian customers across industries such as paints and coatings, printing inks, advanced composites, adhesives and sealants, and more.”
About Safic-Alcan
Safic-Alcan, based in Paris La Défense, is a French independent distributor of specialty chemicals. The company offers a diverse range of polymers, materials, and additives for industries such as rubber, coatings, adhesives, personal care and pharmaceuticals. With 37 strategically located offices across Europe, the Americas, Africa, the Middle East, and Asia, Safic-Alcan partners with leading manufacturers worldwide. Its specialized sales engineers deliver technical expertise and high-performance solutions, fostering long-term relationships with customers and principals. The company employs over 800 people and achieved a turnover of €907 million in 2024. Learn More.
About ChemSpec
ChemSpec is a North American specialty chemical distribution firm, working within the industrial polymer compounding market and the cosmetic ingredients industry. ChemSpec is a subsidiary of Paris-based Safic-Alcan Group, an international specialty chemical distribution company, focusing on both industrial and life science chemistry.
About AFCONA
The AFCONA brand was founded in 2005 by a group of experienced people in the field of specialty additives from Germany, the Netherlands, Malaysia, and China. Today, AFCONA Polymer Co., Ltd. has the status of being on the leading manufacturers of specialty additives worldwide.
