Safic-Alcan expands its partnership with Ketjen, further strengthening the company’s market presence in Latin America.
Safic-Alcan has announced the expansion of its partnership with Ketjen, introducing the innovative ETHACURE curatives to key markets in Brazil, Chile, and Colombia. These advanced solutions are designed for curing polyurethanes, epoxies, and polyureas, addressing the evolving needs of customers in these regions.
Building on their successful collaboration in Europe and South Africa region, this enhanced partnership further strengthens Safic-Alcan's market presence, represented by its subsidiary Proquimil, as a trusted supplier of high-quality liquid curatives. Supported by exceptional technical expertise and a strong commitment to sustainability, Safic-Alcan and Ketjen are well-positioned to deliver cutting-edge products with a reduced environmental impact.
"We are pleased to expand this partnership with Safic-Alcan," said Rodrigo Pinto, Vice President, Performance Catalyst Solutions, Ketjen. “Safic-Alcan’s technical expertise and great customer experience are a complement to Ketjen’s quality products and solutions. This partnership will enable us to provide the Latin America market with high-quality curatives that are easy to blend and handle, providing flexibility for a range of curative applications.”
Kamil Antoš, Safic-Alcan Group Business Development Director Polyurethanes & Construction, commented: "I am delighted to share that Safic-Alcan is now distributing the ETHACURE range of products in the polyurethane sector across the South American region. This expansion marks a significant milestone in our new polyurethane activities there, and we are confident that it will enhance our market presence and increase customer satisfaction. We are also proud to have Ketjen as our key supplier in this endeavor."
With decades of expertise in specialty chemicals distribution, Safic-Alcan delivers unparalleled supply chain management and a tailored, local approach to address the unique requirements of manufacturers and end-users in these newly expanded regions.
