DKSH has entered a distribution agreement with Chemours, a leading global chemical manufacturing company, in Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, and Vietnam. By distributing Chemours’ brands and products, DKSH will increase the potential for business growth for the partnership in Southeast Asia.
Zurich, Switzerland, May 13, 2024 – DKSH’s Business Unit Performance Materials, a leading distributor of specialty chemicals and ingredients, will provide business development, marketing, sales, logistics, and distribution services for Chemours’ trademarked branded products, Krtyox, a range of high-performance lubricants, and Teflon, a range of fluoropolymers, in Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, and Vietnam.
Krytox high-performance lubricants are durable and versatile, developed to withstand extreme temperatures, harsh chemicals, steam, and moisture. The lubricants have applications in aviation, automotive, chemical processing, and electronic industries.
Teflon fluoropolymers are high-performing materials that can withstand thermally and chemically harsh environments. Applications for Teflon fluoropolymers include industrial manufacturing, automotive, electronics, cabling, semiconductor manufacturing, aerospace energy, and more.
DKSH has been entrusted to grow Chemours’ specialty chemicals business across Southeast Asia thanks to its extensive distribution network, knowledgeable commercial and technical teams, strong logistics capabilities, and valued services, including innovation and formulation,market research, and analysis.
Premal Shah, Business and Geography Leader APM South Asia, ASEAN & ANZ, Chemours, commented: “Chemours is committed to creating a better world through the power of our chemistry and delivering world-class products that help customers solve the toughest challenges. We are pleased to partner with DKSH in Southeast Asian countries to market and promote our trademarked products, Krytox lubricants and the Teflon range of products for industrial applications. We are confident that DKSH’s deep market insights, customer connections and excellent reach will ensure customers get the best solutions and services to win and build sustainable solutions.”
Atul Nagarkar, Vice President, Global Specialty Chemicals Industry, DKSH, commented: “We are very pleased to enter a new partnership with Chemours across nine key Asian markets. Our deep market insights and broad range of services in the region will enable us to increase growth for Chemours’ brands, including Krytox lubricants and Teflon fluoropolymers and generate more value for our wide customer base by using traditional and digital distribution and marketing channels.”
About The Chemours Company
The Chemours Company (NYSE: CC) is a global leader in Titanium Technologies, Thermal & Specialized Solutions, and Advanced Performance Materials providing its customers with solutions in a wide range of industries with market-defining products, application expertise and chemistry-based innovations. Chemours deliver customized solutions with a wide range of industrial and specialty chemicals products for markets, including coatings, plastics, refrigeration and air conditioning, transportation, semiconductor and consumer electronics, general industrial, and oil and gas. Chemours’ trademarked and registered flagship products are sold under prominent brands such as Ti-Pure, Opteon, Freon, Teflon, Viton, Nafion, and Krytox. The company has approximately 6,200 employees and 28 manufacturing sites serving approximately 2,700 customers in approximately 110 countries. Chemours is headquartered in Wilmington, Delaware and is listed on the NYSE under the symbol CC. www.chemours.com
About DKSH
DKSH’s purpose is to enrich people’s lives. For almost 160 years, DKSH has been delivering growth for companies in Asia and beyond across its Business Units Healthcare, Consumer Goods, Performance Materials, and Technology. As a leading Market Expansion Services provider, DKSH offers sourcing, market insights, marketing and sales, eCommerce, distribution and logistics as well as after-sales services. DKSH is a participant of the United Nations Global Compact and adheres to its principles-based approach to responsible business. Listed on the SIX Swiss Exchange, DKSH operates in 36 markets with 29,040 specialists, generating net sales of CHF 11.1 billion in 2023. DKSH Business Unit Performance Materials distributes specialty chemicals and ingredients for food, pharmaceutical, personal care, and various industrial applications. With 53 innovation centers and regulatory support worldwide, DKSH creates cutting-edge formulations that comply with local regulations. With around 1,600 specialists, the Business Unit generated net sales of CHF 1.4 billion in 2023. www.dksh.com/pm