DKSH partners with Grace Specialty Chemicals Products and Solutions in China. This agreement leverages DKSH’s distribution network and market expertise to address growing demand for Grace’s silica-based chemicals in coatings and plastics industries.
Shanghai, China, December 11, 2024 – DKSH, a leading distributor of specialty chemicals and ingredients, today announced it has signed a non-exclusive distribution agreement with W. R. Grace Trading (Hong Kong) Ltd. (Grace), a leading global supplier of catalysts, engineered materials and fine chemicals, to distribute Grace’s chemical products and solutions to the Chinese market. Under the agreement, DKSH’s Performance Materials Business Unit will provide business development, marketing, sales, logistics, and distribution services for the Grace portfolio of silica-based products in China. These include matting agents, anti-corrosion pigments, molecular sieves, colloidal silica, and anti-block agents used by manufacturers of coatings, plastics and other industrial products.
James Qiu, Sales Director APAC, Grace commented: “We are pleased to bring our portfolio of silica-based products to more customers in China via DKSH’s robust sales and distribution network and dedicated support team. With our range of high-performance, technologically advanced solutions across the coatings and industrial markets, DKSH can enable customers across China to improve application performance, meet regulatory standards and achieve operational efficiencies.”
Carole Lin, General Manager, Performance Materials, Greater China & Head, Country Leadership, DKSH China commented: “We are thrilled to collaborate with Grace to bring their advanced specialty chemical solutions to the China market. As a globally respected supplier, Grace has an impressive range of innovative products and deep industry expertise. This agreement allows us to enhance our portfolio of offerings to Chinese clients and strengthen our footprint in the coatings and plastics sectors.”
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About Grace
Built on talent, technology, and trust, Grace, a Standard Industries company, is a leading global supplier of catalysts, engineered materials, and fine chemicals. The company’s two industry-leading business segments—Catalysts Technologies and Materials Technologies—provide innovative products, technologies, and services that enhance the products and processes of our customers around the world. With more than 4,500 employees, Grace operates and/or sells to customers in over 100 countries. GRACE® is a registered trademark in the United States and/or other countries of W. R. Grace & Co.-Conn.www.grace.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