TAGS: Industrial Coatings
Univar Solutions Brazil announces a new distribution agreement with Arxada for a full range of biocides, preservatives, and performance additives used in a variety of industrial applications. Univar Solutions Brazil is a subsidiary of Univar Solutions, a global solutions provider to users of specialty ingredients and chemicals.
Innovative Solutions to Tackle Preservation Challenges
The new agreement strengthens Univar Solutions' product offerings in Brazil's paints, coatings, and lubricants markets. It is by adding cost-effective and highly versatile antimicrobials and performance additives tailored to preservation and microbial control.
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Consumers today are more mindful about the products they are using and the global footprint they are creating. At the same time, we are committed to supporting manufacturers who are reformulating chemistries. Also, launching innovative products that prioritize sustainability while remaining high performing," said Matthew Oliver, global vice president of Performance Materials for Univar Solutions.
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Working with specialty ingredient suppliers like Arxada, we can offer customers the latest guidance, bio-based materials, and solutions. It includes corrosion inhibitors, antimicrobials, lubricants, and other specialty additives. They would provide efficacy in coating systems and material protection," added Oliver.
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We are delighted to announce our partnership with Arxada in industrial paints and coatings markets and the lubricants space. We will be focusing jointly on sustainability without sacrificing performance for our customers," said Jorge Buckup, president of Latin America for Univar Solutions.
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We are confident that together we can unlock new growth avenues with innovative and environmentally friendly solutions. It will meet the increasing demand for green products in the region," added Buckup.
Antimicrobial Ingredients for Improved Formulations
As consumer mindsets shift toward sustainability, performance remains the leading demand. Using next-generation antimicrobial ingredients offered by Univar Solutions, customers can deliver on key consumer trends while meeting the latest regulations. Working with supplier partners like Arxada, Univar Solutions goes beyond traditional distribution. This will bring ingredients to life through innovative concepts and technical expertise. It will lead to new and improved formulations.
Univar Solutions delivers comprehensive customer experience, from product development through ongoing sales support in industrial markets. They are supported by technical innovation at its Solution Centers, a global distribution footprint, and supply chain expertise.
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As a global science-based specialty chemicals company, with our partners, Arxada provides innovative chemistry and solutions to solve the world's toughest preservation challenges. It is by enhancing sustainability with cleaner, greener solutions in antimicrobial control and performance additives," said Mauro Guerra, business director of industrial microbial control - South America for Arxada.
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Our solutions are focused on multiple end-markets such as human health & nutrition, home & personal care, paints & coatings, metalworking fluids, polymers and textiles, and wood protection, among others, providing a broad portfolio of differentiated products, supported by our science and innovation capabilities, in-depth regulatory know-how and track record in manufacturing and process development,” continued Guerra.
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We are very happy to have Univar Solutions as our distributor for Brazil. Our partnership is a result of our shared vision and mutual commitment to our customers," added Guerra.
Source: Univar Solutions