DKSH awarded “Best Growth 2018” at the Beneo Regional Workshop Asia Pacific 2019

DKSH received the “Best Growth 2018” award from Beneo for its outstanding achievements as an exclusive partner in Japan.

Media Release

Tokyo, Japan, May 6, 2019 － DKSH's Business Unit Performance Materials received the award from its key client, Beneo, the Belgium-based leading manufacturer of functional ingredients, for its continuous effort to proactively increase sales in the Japanese market. By working closely with Beneo on its business development, DKSH was able to consequently increase sales of Beneo's Orafti product range.

For over 20 years, DKSH has been the exclusive partner for Beneo's Orafti products in Japan, providing import and regulatory support, sales and marketing as well as distribution services. Orafti products include Inulin and Oligofructose, which are derived from chicory roots to provide nutritional and technical benefits.

Michael Loefflad, Representative Director and President of DKSH Japan, commented: “I am extremely proud of my team for having achieved such an outstanding result and I am grateful and honored that we have received this award from our valued business partner, Beneo. The award is testament to our commitment to delivering effective promotional activities that support Beneo in their growth. We will continuously leverage the best possible Market Expansion Services for Beneo in Japan and look forward to our continued success together.”

The regional workshop, which was held recently in Bali, Indonesia, was attended by professionals from 15 countries in Asia Pacific. It is the first time that DKSH Japan has been awarded with this recognition by Beneo.

For further information, please contact:

DKSH Japan K.K.

Asuka Maki

Manager, Branding & Communications

Phone +81 3 5730 7342

asuka.maki@dksh.com

DKSH Performance Materials

Daniel Hollister

Manager, Group Communications

Phone +44 20 8879 5500

daniel.hollister@dksh.com