DKSH has extended its agreement with Monash University, a leading recognized authority on green chemistry in Australia.
Melbourne, Australia, August 14, 2023 – DKSH's Business Unit Performance Materials, a leading distributor of specialty chemicals and ingredients, has extended its partnership with Monash University, based in Melbourne, Australia, to continue to develop formulations for the personal care, specialty chemicals, and food and beverage industries at the university's state-of-the-art Green Chemistry innovation center.
DKSH Performance Materials Australia develops and manufactures a range of specialty esters and surfactants distributed to business partners in the agrochemical, personal care, lubricant, plastic, and other industries.
Following on from the great success of the partnership, which commenced in 2016, Monash University will continue to provide DKSH with access to high-end academic support, analytical resources, and the latest technology to assist with new product development.
Ben Hopkins, Senior Director, DKSH Performance Materials Australia and New Zealand, commented: “We are very pleased to extend our partnership with Monash University for another three years. Combining Monash's resources with DKSH's industry expertise, market insights, and support for research activities, we will continue to develop innovative product solutions across the personal care, specialty chemicals, and food and beverage industries.”
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About Monash University
Monash is a modern, global, research-intensive university delivering education and research excellence in Australia and across the Indo-Pacific region. Monash has a 60-year history of making a global impact through its outstanding research, diversity, partnerships, and connections that result in new solutions and better outcomes. www.monash.edu
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