Univar Solutions Expands Distribution Partnership with SI Group for Performance Additives in EMEA

Univar Solutions B.V., a subsidiary of Univar Solutions LLC and a global provider of specialty ingredients and chemical solutions, has announced an expanded distribution agreement through its Ingredients + Specialties division with SI Group, a leading manufacturer of performance materials.

Under the agreement, Univar Solutions will distribute SI Group’s portfolio of additives—including plastics and adhesive additives, antioxidants, stabilizers, UV light stabilizers, and impact modifiers—across selected markets in the EMEA region.

"Our partnership with SI Group continues to evolve in exciting ways," said Matthew Oliver, global senior vice president of Performance Materials for Univar Solutions. "Expanding access to SI Group's rubber and plastic additive technologies in EMEA strengthens our ability to deliver the high-quality performance materials that customers need to improve processing efficiency, thermal stability, product longevity, protection, and overall product durability. This expansion also supports our strategy to provide an even broader range of specialty solutions for polymer, additive, and plastics manufacturers."

The expanded collaboration between Univar Solutions and SI Group strengthens their shared commitment to delivering innovative, high-performance, and sustainable specialty solutions for the plastics and rubber industries. By combining SI Group’s advanced additive technologies with Univar Solutions’ extensive distribution network and technical expertise, customers will benefit from easier access to a wider portfolio of materials designed to enhance durability, efficiency, and environmental performance. Through this partnership, both companies aim to support improved industrial manufacturing outcomes with next-generation polymer additives, antioxidants, and stabilizer solutions.

"In collaboration with the Ingredients + Specialties team from Univar Solutions, we're focused on delivering high-performance rubber and plastics solutions to customers in Türkiye, as well as advanced plastics solutions in Iberia," said Paul Tilley, senior vice president of sales and business development at SI Group. "This agreement strengthens our ability to develop and commercialize a wide range of specialty products in a growing market alongside a trusted partner with deep expertise in performance materials."

Univar Solutions supports its specialty ingredients customers and suppliers through a global network of Solution Centers, including its regional flagship facility in Essen. At these centers, technical teams develop customized solutions designed to meet evolving performance requirements and regulatory standards. The company provides extensive product development, formulation assistance, and supply chain expertise, enabling customers to accelerate innovation and compete effectively in dynamic markets.

Source: Univar Solutions LLC