Univar Expands Relationship with BASF Pharma Adding Legacy Cognis Range to Portfolio
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- 30 March 2012
ROTTERDAM, The Netherlands – March 29, 2012 – Univar Inc., a leading global chemical distributor announced today the expansion of its agreement with BASF Pharma with the introduction of BASF’s legacy Cognis Pharmaline™ range for pharmaceutical applications to its portfolio. Cognis Pharmalineis a range of high-purity oleochemicals for topical applications and solubilisation, consisting of more than 20 brands.
Univar has been distributing BASF’s speciality pharma ingredients in
“The expanded range will provide high-performance products that meet the specific needs of the pharmaceutical industry,” says Dr. Jochen Seifert, senior key account manager, BASF Pharma. “Univar’s extensive on-the-ground distribution network and strong links in the region has given us a valuable insight into this marketplace.”
“The addition of the Cognis Pharmaline range follows very positive customer demand we are experiencing with BASF Pharma products,” says Per Berntson, sales and marketing director Nordics, Univar. “The Cognis Pharmaline range works well with our current portfolio and will fuel the continued growth in the territory.”
The Cognis Pharmaline range includes Kolliphor™ solubilisers and emulsifiers with high bioavailability, Kollisolv™ monographed solvents, Kolliwax™ consistency factors and Kollicream™ emollients with adaptable spreading value and water permeability. The products provide high-performance, stable formulation while ensuring appealing look and feel for the user.
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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 80,000 customers, with a full portfolio of products. Univar operates a network of 300 distribution facilities throughout North America, Europe, the Asia-Pacific region, and Latin America, with additional sales offices located in Eastern Europe, the Middle East, and
About BASF
BASF is a world leading chemical company. Its portfolio ranges from chemicals, plastics, performance products and agricultural products to oil and gas. As a reliable partner BASF creates products to help its customers in virtually all industries to be more successful. With its high-value products and intelligent solutions, BASF plays an important role in finding answers to global challenges such as climate protection, energy efficiency, nutrition and mobility. BASF posted sales of about €63.9 billion in 2010 and had approximately 109,000 employees as of the end of the year. BASF shares are traded on the stock exchanges in Frankfurt (BAS), London (BFA) and
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