DOWNERS GROVE and BUFFALO GROVE, Ill., July 6, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- ANGUS Chemical
Company and Univar USA Inc.
("Univar USA"), a wholly-owned
subsidiary of Univar Inc. (NYSE: UNVR) ("Univar"), announced today
that they have entered into a new distribution agreement, effective
July 1, 2016. Under the agreement,
Univar will distribute ANGUS' complete line of nitroalkanes and
specialty additive products sold into a number of U.S. markets,
including paint and coatings; personal care; adhesives and
sealants; household, industrial and institutional cleaning; inks;
rubber; oil and gas; and water treatment.
"This agreement is an important part of our business strategy to
drive growth and streamline our channel to market. By leveraging
Univar's extensive logistics network and deep industry expertise,
we will be able to serve our customers faster and more efficiently
nationwide," said Mike Lewis,
business vice president at ANGUS. "Today we are working closely to
ensure a smooth transition and continuation of supply and support
from ANGUS."
ANGUS is the world's only company dedicated to nitroalkanes and
their derivatives, and has been involved in the continuous
development and customization of these essential chemistries for
nearly 80 years. The ANGUS product portfolio includes
AMP-95®—a powerful, multifunctional, low-VOC (volatile
organic compound) specialty chemical that is widely used in paint
formulations, metalworking fluids and personal care products—and
TRIS AMINO® ULTRA PC, a high-purity, broadly compliant
tromethamine for use in cosmetic and personal care formulations,
especially skin and sun care.
Univar will become the sole distributor for ANGUS products sold
to the markets covered under the agreement following a de-stocking
and transition period with ANGUS' incumbent U.S. distributors.
Markets not covered under the agreement, such as metalworking
fluids and life sciences, will continue to be serviced by ANGUS and
their existing channel partners.
"We are thrilled to build upon our existing relationship with
ANGUS in Canada to now encompass
several of Univar's focused end markets in the U.S.," said
Greg Vas Nunes, president, Specialty
Products and Services, Univar USA.
"The addition of the well-branded ANGUS specialty products to our
portfolio further enhances our ability to provide manufacturers
with one-stop access to versatile chemistries supported by the
expertise required to solve today's formulation challenges across a
wide variety of industries and applications."
To learn more about ANGUS nitroalkanes and specialty additive
products, contact Mike Lewis, ANGUS
at +1 847-808-3436, email mdlewis@angus.com or Robert Vlasnik, Univar at +1 419-349-0426, email
robert.vlasnik@univarusa.com.
About ANGUS Chemical Company
ANGUS Chemical Company ("ANGUS") is a specialty and fine
chemical company dedicated to the development of novel chemistry
that helps customers deliver enhanced product and process
performance. ANGUS is committed to constantly improving products
and services by mastering science and technology. The company
innovates through its unique nitroalkane chemistry, which harbors
the reactivity to create complex molecules for use in a wide
variety of applications. The innate characteristics of this
chemistry enable multifunctional additives which improve
performance, reduce reaction steps and cut synthesis costs.
About Univar Inc.
Founded in 1924, Univar is a global distributor of specialty and
basic chemicals from more than 8,000 producers worldwide. Univar
operates more than 800 distribution facilities throughout
North America, Western Europe, the Asia-Pacific region, and Latin America, supported by a global network
of sales and technical professionals. With a broad portfolio of
products and value-added services, and deep technical and market
expertise, Univar delivers the tailored solutions customers need
through one of the most extensive chemical distribution networks in
the world. Univar is Chemistry DeliveredSM.
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