Univar announces success of API distribution partnership with India’s Gharda Chemicals
- Categories: Suppliers agreement, Products, Industry
- 10 May 2010
Brussels, Belgium – 10th May 2010 – Univar, a leading global chemical distributor, announced today that its partnership with Indian supplier, Gharda Chemical Limited, has been a great success. After guiding Gharda through the process of gaining EU regulatory approval, Univar is now commercially distributing their Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (APIs) across Europe.
Univar’s strong sales and marketing teams complement chemical producers and create value for customers. The company provides technical expertise in application development, excellence in logistics support, and outstanding customer service to help its partners grow their business
Univar is distributing a range of Synthetic Pyrethroids that include Permethrin, Cypermethrin and Deltamethrin. The products are used predominantly in the animal health sector but have other applications including domestic insect control and in public health programmes. They are also recommended for use in head lice shampoos and as biocides.
The partnership with Gharda came about after a large European pharmaceutical company approached Univar to identify a reliable source of Synthetic Pyrethroids for them. Univar found Gharda who had the products in their range as well as a strong track record of reliable delivery.
Univar drew on its experience in the European API market to ensure both supplier and customer needs were fulfilled and provided the necessary guidance and support to ensure regulatory and quality compliance as well as arranging for their pharmaceutical customer to audit and qualify the production site.
Gharda is very experienced in the manufacture of pyrethroids, with a good reputation for reliability. This makes it an ideal business partner with which to form a long-term relationship for the supply of quality materials.
“It has been great for us to work with a company like Univar which knows the European API market so well. Their expertise has been invaluable in helping us meet regulatory requirements and their comprehensive pan-European distribution network is very attractive for us,” says Dr. K.N. Singh, Director International Marketing, Gharda Chemicals.
“As a reliable supplier of high-quality Synthetic Pyrethroids, Gharda Chemicals is a great partner to work with. We have already sold their products to some of our leading European pharmaceutical customers and are in discussions with a number of other potential clients,” explains Deepak Grover, API Market Manager EMEA.
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About Univar
Univar is one of the world’s leading distributors of industrial and specialty chemicals. Univar represents over 2,500 chemical producers and provides its customer base, made up of 250,000 customers, with a full portfolio of products. Univar operates a network of approximately 170 distribution facilities throughout North America, Europe, and China. In 2009, Univar reported sales of $7.2 billion. For more information, visit: www.univarcorp.com.
Operating from 56 distribution centres in 20 countries across Europe, the Middle East, and Africa, Univar’s 2,200 local employees serve more than 50,000 customers in a diverse range of industries including coatings, food, personal care, pharmaceuticals, and other major sectors. To learn more about Univar Europe, please visit: www.univareurope.com.
About Gharda Chemicals Limited
Gharda Chemicals Limited, established in 1967, is a research-based company with four manufacturing units. The company has won several national awards for technical innovation in the chemical industry and has many firsts in the field of dyestuffs, pesticides, veterinary drugs and polymers.
Innovation, through a focus on R&D, has marked the rise of Gharda Chemicals Limited (GCL) from a small unit in 1964 to one of the most successful and well-regarded companies in the Agrochemical Industry. Gharda’s R&D program and expertise in process development has enabled the company to capitalize on superior technology and establish a strong, competitive national and international presence. To learn more about Gharda Chemicals Limited, please visit: www.gharda.com.
For further information please contact:
Catherine Lennon
Communications Director, Europe, Middle East & Africa
Univar Europe
T +32 (0) 2 525 05 63
F +32 (0) 2 520 17 51
M +32 (0) 478 251 588
catherine.lennon@univareurope.com
Julian Rea
Account Manager, CitySavvy PR
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M + 44 (0) 7825 66 3000
julian@citysavvy.com