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Polyurethane

Why Safic Alcan for the Polyurethane Market

An ever growing portfolio of ingredients/additives for this segment, combined with a dedicated staff, has made Safic-Alcan the preferred partner for suppliers and customers alike. Understanding the language of the industry helps us grow the business of our suppliers whilst helping our customers create value downstream.

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An historical and experienced Polyurethane player

Over 50 years of expertise in PU industries​.

Active across all our geographies with dedicated team members​.

Multiple applications including bedding and furniture, building insulation, automotive interior parts, cast elastomers, coatings, adhesives, sealants and encapsulants.

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Our Target

To become a key strategic partner - to both principals and customers- through innovative solutions.

Reducing Complexity in our partnerships

  • One principal, one contact to bring simplicity in reporting , logistics ( hub for shipping and invoicing) and local communication​
  • Joined participation in international fairs (Utech)​
  • 30 warehouses available across market coverage

How do we promote our portfolio

A wide range of materials

Wide portofolio, including Polyols (polyether & polyester), Isocyanates (MDI, TDI & aliphatics)​

Chain extenders & curatives, Catalysts (metal salts & amines), Silicone surfactants, Release agents,Pigment dispersions, Flame retardants​

We update customers knowledge of our principals products thanks to common technical meetings, webinars and local Customers Technical Days

Digital Innovation

In addition of regular visits and calls, we meet in international fairs, regional industry events or Safic-Alcan local customers days.​

All along the year, we also keep the connections through several digital initiatives such as technical webinars and virtual shows, all combined with in-person experiences. 

What makes us truly unique ?​

Our customer facing team is composed of highly qualified technical sales engineers​, whereas our development team coordinates our strategy across our geographies​ to make sure we deliver the best and most innovative solutions across the globe. We have achieved over 15% organic growth per year over the past 10 years.

Get in touch with a Polyurethane Expert​​

We are here to support you and provide useful documentation, information or innovative solutions.

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