Univar Solutions and Dow Expand Relationship in Brazil to Include the Homecare and Industrial Cleaning Market
Dow and Univar Solutions Brasil Ltda., a division of Univar Solutions Inc., have expanded their distribution partnership in Brazil. Through the new agreement, cleaning brands like ACUSOLTM, SupraCareTM, and others will be added, bolstering Univar Solutions' homecare and industrial cleaning portfolio in Brazil.
"Our enhanced partnership with Dow represents a major step for our homecare and industrial cleaning business in Brazil.
Building on our close collaboration with Dow in North America and Europe, the new agreement will increase the depth and breadth of our portfolio and customer reach in this region, and demonstrates the importance of strong global supplier relationships," said Jorge Buckup, president, Latin America for Univar Solutions.
"We are excited to offer market-leading products and solutions that customers are seeking for more sustainable and innovative formulations," said Aaron Lee, global vice president of homecare & industrial cleaning for Univar Solutions.
"Univar Solutions can assist customers with dedicated sales support, product management, an expansive product portfolio, and formulation development in the cleaning space with laundry and detergent dispersant polymers. We believe the future of the cleaning industry revolves around sustainable cleaning solutions, and using the right chemistry is key."
Customers of Univar Solutions in Brazil will have access to Dow brands and goods, including dish, laundry, and surface cleaners, used in residential and commercial cleaning applications. Laundry detergents (power, liquid, and pods) and cleaners use ACUSOLTM as an anti-redeposition agent.
Disinfectants, fabric softeners, and soaps use ACUSOLTM as a thickener and opacifier. SupraCareTM is a multi-purpose polymer that thickens, boosts foam, and increases performance of everyday cleaning products. It also protects fabric colors and is naturally biodegradable.
"Through our current relationship with Univar Solutions, customers have access to the specialty ingredients and formulation expertise needed to innovate and grow their business," said Flávia Venturoli, business commercial director for Dow Consumer Solutions in Latin America.
"With Univar Solutions' technical knowledge and distribution capabilities, we're well-positioned in Brazil to support product innovation in the homecare and industrial cleaning sector.
As trends come and go and consumers become more demanding, innovative technologies are needed and we're confident that we found the right partner to help customers navigate these challenges."
To aid formulators and manufacturers in creating next-generation end-user products, both businesses put a strong emphasis on innovation strategies and sustainability initiatives.
Dow's longtime global partnership with Univar Solutions also includes other specialty ingredients industries such as Coatings, Adhesives, Sealants, & Elastomers (CASE) and Rubber & Plastic Additives, Lubricants & Metalworking Fluids, Beauty and Personal Care, and many others.
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