DKSH has signed a distribution agreement with Tronly, a leading producer of additives for UV curing materials in the specialty chemicals industry, in Europe.
Zurich, Switzerland, December 13, 2023 – DKSH’s Business Unit Performance Materials, a leading distributor of specialty chemicals and ingredients, has entered into a distribution agreement with Tronly and will provide business development, marketing, sales, logistics, and distribution services for Tronly’s photoinitiators for UV coatings, UV inks, UV adhesives, and 3D printing across Europe.
Tronly is a leading China-based producer of UV curing technology and provides high-performance chemicals for manufacturers of printed circuit boards (PCB), liquid crystal displays (LCD), semiconductors, and OLED materials. Tronly’s range includes biimidazole photoinitiators, oxime ester photoinitiators, and photo acid generators for semiconductors.
DKSH was entrusted to grow Tronly’s specialty chemicals business across Europe thanks to its extensive distribution network, knowledgeable commercial and technical teams, strong capabilities in logistics, and value-added services, including technical and regulatory support.
Roger Lu, CEO of Tronly, commented: “Tronly is a global leading specialty chemical manufacturer of photosensitive materials. Based on independent R&D and innovation, Tronly can provide a full range of photoinitiators to the market. It is a pleasure to have an opportunity to collaborate with DKSH in Europe for sustainable growth and market expansion.”
Atul Nagarkar, Vice President, Global Specialty Chemicals Industry, DKSH, commented: "We are very pleased to sign a distribution agreement with Tronly across Europe. Our deep market insights and broad range of services in the region will enable us to increase growth for Tronly's range of photoinitiators and generate more value for our wide customer base by using traditional and digital distribution and marketing channels.”
About Tronly
Tronly is a leading chemical manufacturing company specializing in UV-curing chemistries, based in Jiangsu, China. The Company produces photoinitiators, including photosensitizers and photo acid generators. Tronly’s photoinitiators are used in the UV coatings, UV inks, UV adhesives, and 3D Printing industries. www.tronly.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