Nouryon has entered into a strategic distribution agreement with IMCD, a Netherlands-based global distributor and formulator of specialty chemicals and ingredients. This partnership aims to expand the availability of Nouryon’s textile solutions across Europe, the Middle East, and Africa (EMEA), enhancing access for textile and leather formulators and processors to critical core ingredients.
Enhanced Access for Textile and Leather Manufacturers
Through the collaboration, manufacturers and formulators gain access to Nouryon’s comprehensive portfolio, supported by reliable in-region manufacturing and supply chains. The portfolio includes surfactants and fatty amine derivatives. These serve multiple applications, including antistatic, lubrication, emulsifying, wetting, bleaching, and sizing in various textile processing steps. Also, the portfolio also includes ISCC Plus-certified options. These meet the growing demand for sustainably sourced raw materials and help lower the carbon footprint of finished products.
Combining Expertise for Superior Customer Support
IMCD’s sales and technical experts bring decades of industry knowledge. They provide product selection guidance, application support, and formulation expertise. The combination of Nouryon’s chemical expertise and IMCD’s market know-how benefits customers. It helps optimize processes, improve efficiency, and accelerate innovation.
Driving Growth and Competitiveness in the Industry
Christina Pampena, Vice President, Natural Resources, Nouryon, said, “This partnership represents a pivotal advancement in delivering a comprehensive suite of solutions and expertise to help our customers excel in the competitive textile and leather market. By combining IMCD’s extensive industry knowledge with Nouryon’s chemical expertise, we will strengthen the industry’s capacity to develop innovative solutions that drive growth and competitiveness.”
Accelerating Innovation and Sustainability Goals
Richard Longley, Business Line Director of Textiles at IMCD, added, “Partnering with Nouryon strengthens our ability to supply advanced specialty raw materials to textile and leather formulators and processors across EMEA. Together, we will help customers accelerate development, improve process efficiency, and meet growing sustainability requirements. This collaboration allows us to combine our strengths, drive innovation, and grow together in serving the industry.”
As per the press release, the partnership exemplifies a strategic alignment of product excellence and market expertise. It creates enhanced value for customers and supporting the long-term growth of the textile and leather sectors across EMEA.
