DKSH has expanded its partnership with EFPBiotek, a leading Portuguese and Spanish manufacturer of plant-derived emollients for the cosmetics industry, in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland.
Zurich, Switzerland, May 18, 2022 – 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 all EFPBiotek products for the personal care industry in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland.
EFPBiotek provides high-quality sea and vegetable origin products, sourced adhering to international sustainable fishing and procurement policies. Inspired by nature, EFPBiotek offers a range of modern and versatile raw materials to develop personal care products tailor-made to meet consumers’ needs.
EFPBiotek has once again entrusted DKSH to grow its personal care business in the three additional key markets, following its existing agreement covering Spain, France, Australia, China, the Nordics, India, Indonesia, Portugal, South Korea, Taiwan, and the USA. This expansion is the merit of DKSH's extensive distribution network, strong capabilities in marketing, sales, and logistics as well as its large customer base of personal care and cosmetics manufacturers in Europe. Based on all these distinguishing factors, DKSH can continue its proven track record as a trusted strategic partner.
Antonio Cacao, CEO, EFPBiotek, stated: “EFPBiotek has been experiencing a very successful expansion worldwide, side by side with DKSH. Our Upcycling and Waste Zero manufacturing philosophy leads the way for a truly sustainable cosmetic industry, helping to leave a greener planet for generations to come. The DACH markets are very mature and “green”-oriented, making it the right timing for this expansion of the alliance between EFPBiotek and DKSH.”
Yolanda Valenzuela, Director, Personal Care Industry Europe, DKSH, commented: "We are delighted to expand our partnership with EFPBiotek for the three key markets in Europe. We look forward to introducing EFPBiotek’s range of modern and versatile natural raw materials, sustainably and reliably sourced, to our large customer base in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland.”
About EFPBiotek
With the head office in Figueira da Foz - Portugal, and three factories in Portugal and Spain, EFPBiotek is a leading producer of high purity Squalane/ Squalene (pharma grade, food grade and cosmetic grade), Vegetable alternatives to Silicones, Petrolatums, Lanolins, Paraffin, Mineral oil, beeswax, etc., as well as refined fish oils for the Nutra market and ingredients for the Feed market. EFPBiotek offers a complete range of solutions for the personal care industry, including complex ingredient manufacturing, cosmetics development and formulation, and consumer Health Boost Supplements production.
About DKSH
DKSH’s purpose is to enrich people’s lives. For more than 150 years, we have been delivering growth for companies in Asia and beyond across our Business Units Healthcare, Consumer Goods, Performance Materials, and Technology. As a leading Market Expansion Services provider, we offer sourcing, market insights, marketing and sales, eCommerce, distribution and logistics, as well as after-sales services. Listed on the SIX Swiss Exchange, DKSH operates in 36 markets with 33,100 specialists, generating net sales of CHF 11.1 billion in 2021.
The DKSH Business Unit Performance Materials distributes specialty chemicals and ingredients for food, pharmaceutical, personal care, and various industrial applications. With 48 innovation centers and regulatory support worldwide, we create cutting-edge formulations that comply with local regulations. With around 1,370 specialists, the Business Unit generated net sales of CHF 1.3 billion in 2021. www.dksh.com/pm