DKSH North America has signed an exclusive distribution agreement with Alland & Robert, a leading global producer of vegetal gums for natural cosmetics, in the USA.
Zurich, Switzerland, January 16, 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 Alland & Robert in the USA.
Alland & Robert’s DemeCare® range consists of products made from two vegetal gums: sterculia and acacia gum, which are exudates from trees. Acacia and sterculia gums have properties essential to the formulation of natural hair, face, and body care cosmetics, including skincare products, cleansing gels, and make-up.
DKSH North America has been entrusted to grow Alland & Robert’s business across the USA thanks to its extensive distribution network, knowledgeable commercial and technical teams, strong capabilities in logistics, and its valued services, including innovation and formulation, and market research and analysis.
Charles Alland, CEO, Alland & Robert, said: “We are delighted to partner with DKSH North America, and we look forward to a close cooperation to provide our expertise to cosmetic brands. Our applicative research and knowledge of natural gums will allow us to help our customers formulate vegetal, sustainable, and organic care products, and take another step towards clean and natural products that are not only healthy, but also good for the planet.”
Roland Kraut, Vice President, Personal Care Industry, DKSH, commented: “We are thrilled to partner with Alland & Robert to distribute its DemeCare® range of natural gums for the personal care industry in the USA. Acacia and sterculia gum are popular raw materials for natural cosmetics. Our robust distribution network and value-added service offering will enable us to increase growth and market penetration for Alland & Robert’s DemeCare® range for the personal care industry.”
About Alland & Robert
Alland & Robert is a French family business based in Normandy and Paris. Since its creation in 1884, Alland & Robert has been a pioneer in natural tree exudates and has developed several natural personal care products thanks to strong investments in Research & Development. Alland & Robert focuses solely on natural, vegetable gums and exports to more than 70 countries through a network of 40 distributors. www.allandetrobert.com
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. 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 37 markets with 32,600 specialists, generating net sales of CHF 11.3 billion in 2022. The 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, we create cutting-edge formulations that comply with local regulations. With around 1,650 specialists, the Business Unit generated net sales of CHF 1.5 billion in 2022. www.dksh.com/pm