Unilever PLC signed a growth charter with Galaxy Surfactants Ltd., strengthening a partnership that has continued for more than four decades. The collaboration will focus on advancing product performance, sustainability and cost competitiveness across the home care, personal care and beauty & wellbeing segments. By combining Galaxy Surfactants’ expertise in specialty ingredients with Unilever’s global consumer-product capabilities, the companies aim to accelerate innovation and create long-term value across the personal and home care industries.
45 Years of Collaboration
Galaxy Surfactants and London-based consumer goods major Unilever have worked together for 45 years, with Galaxy supplying ingredients and contributing to the development of several Unilever products. According to Unilever, Galaxy has also played an important role in improving the performance of Dove shower gel, highlighting the long-standing technical collaboration between the two companies. The growth charter builds on this relationship and creates a framework for deeper cooperation in technology, product development and supply chain capabilities.
Focus on Product Performance and Sustainability
Galaxy Surfactants and Unilever will work together to improve product performance while advancing sustainability and maintaining cost competitiveness. The partnership will particularly support innovation across Unilever’s home care, personal care and beauty & wellbeing businesses. The collaboration aims to combine scientific expertise with market requirements to develop solutions that can deliver both performance and value.
Combining Scientific Expertise to Drive Innovation
K Natarajan, Managing Director, Galaxy Surfactants, said, “This Charter reinforces our commitment to combining scientific expertise to create long-term value for the home and personal care industries.” The agreement reflects Galaxy’s focus on using its research and technical capabilities to support the evolving needs of the home and personal care sectors.
Strengthening Innovation Across Unilever’s Businesses
Shailendra Sadera, Chief Procurement Officer, Unilever, said, “The signing of the partnership growth charter with Galaxy marks a joint commitment to unlocking innovation to grow our home care, personal care and beauty & wellbeing business groups.” Through the expanded collaboration, both companies aim to identify new opportunities for technology development, sustainable solutions and supply chain optimisation.
Building on a Long-Term Strategic Relationship
The growth charter marks another milestone in the 45-year relationship between Galaxy Surfactants and Unilever. Going forward, the companies will leverage their combined capabilities to develop innovative ingredients and solutions while addressing the growing demand for high-performance, sustainable and cost-effective products. As reported by global.morningstar.com, the partnership could therefore strengthen innovation and supply chain resilience across the global home care, personal care and beauty industries.
