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Univar Solutions Expands Partnership with SI Group to Distribute Performance Additives in EMEA Region

By MGN EditorialMarch 12, 2026 at 01:24 PM

Univar Solutions has extended its partnership with SI Group to distribute advanced and reliable performance additives for the growing demand in the manufacturing sector.

Univar Solutions B.V., a leading global specialty chemicals and ingredients distributor, has announced an extension of its partnership with SI Group, a leading global developer and manufacturer of performance additives and intermediates. The expanded agreement will allow Univar Solutions to broaden its offering and provide advanced and reliable performance additives to meet the growing demand for applications in the plastics and rubber manufacturing sectors across the Europe, Middle East, and Africa (EMEA) region. According to the press release, the extension of the partnership 'will enable Univar Solutions to provide customers with a broader portfolio of SI Group's high-performance additives, including antioxidants, light stabilizers, and other specialty chemicals.' This will help manufacturers in the EMEA region access the materials they need to develop innovative products and meet evolving market demands. 'We are pleased to expand our long-standing partnership with SI Group and bring their world-class performance additives to our customers across the EMEA region,' said Nick Powell, President of Univar Solutions EMEA and Global Consumer Solutions. 'This extension demonstrates our commitment to providing our customers with access to the most advanced and sustainable solutions to support their growth.' The announcement highlights the importance of reliable supply chains and strategic partnerships in the specialty chemicals industry, which is critical for supporting the manufacturing sector and enabling innovation. As the maritime industry continues to rely on advanced materials and chemicals, this type of distribution agreement can help ensure access to the necessary components.
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