Brenntag, a global specialist in the distribution of chemicals and ingredients, has announced the extension of an existing distribution agreement in the USA with Kao Chemicals Europe. This collaboration will enable Brenntag Specialties to distribute Kao Chemicals Europe's innovative and sustainable specialty surfactants in the personal care and household, industrial and institutional (HI&I) sectors.
Brenntag and Kao Chemicals Europe have been working together worldwide since 2000, first in Canada, then extended to the Nordic countries of Europe in 2023.
Patrick Haineault, Regional President Beauty and Care North America, commented: "Brenntag Specialties is delighted to extend its relationship with Kao Chemicals Europe to the US market, proudly representing Kao's innovative and sustainable high performance surfactants. Our expanded relationship is a great enhancement to our Personal Care and HI&I portfolio and is strongly aligned with our commitment to provide innovative and sustainable ingredients to the market."
"We are delighted to extend our distribution partnership with Brenntag in North America by starting a collaboration in the United States. We are aiming for rapid and solid growth in Personal Care and HI&I on the East Coast and in the Southern regions of the United States. With Brenntag's support, we are ready for this exciting new phase in Kao's adventure in the United States, said Marc Bernat, Director of Kao Chemicals' Personal Care and HI&I Business Unit.
Photo taken from the Kao Chemicals Europe website.
