Univar Becomes Sole Authorized Distributor of Patcham

Univar Solutions Becomes Exclusive Distributor of Patcham Univar Solutions Inc., a leading global solution provider for specialty ingredients and chemicals users, announced that it has been selected as the exclusive distribution partner for Patcham USA LLC's PATcat™ metal catalysts in the United States. Patcham's tin-based and tin-free metal catalysts are used to enhance the properties of polyurethane systems and complement Univar Solutions' polyurethane additives portfolio. Chris Fitzgerald, Global Vice President responsible for CASE, Rubber and Plastic Additives at Univar Solutions, stated: "We are excited to work closely with Patcham and appreciate the confidence placed in Univar Solutions. With this agreement for PATcat catalysts, we are not only expanding our product group of versatile, high-performance polyurethane systems, but more importantly, we are helping drive new growth opportunities by enabling our customers to access our comprehensive sales team, application-specific technical support and broad complementary product portfolio." Formulators frequently use PATcat catalysts in various industrial applications. General-purpose and fast-acting catalysts, they are designed to accelerate the speed of chemical reactions and impact cure properties to produce high-quality polyurethane adhesives. Tin-free catalyst compounds are considered more environmentally safe, efficient and versatile alternatives. Nishith Patel, CEO of Patcham USA, said: "Our new partnership with Univar Solutions will enable more customers in the United States to benefit from Patcham's strong product development, technical support and manufacturing expertise in metal catalyst materials. By continuing to expand our portfolio to meet growing market demand for catalysts, we enable our customers to overcome challenges they face in performance, sustainability and profitability in the polyurethane application field." Source