Univar Solutions expands footprint in EMEA through CABB Group partnership
This alliance addresses surging market needs for versatile, effective ingredients by streamlining access, bolstering technical expertise, and optimizing logistics for customers.
EMEA – Univar Solutions, a subsidiary of global speciality ingredients provider Univar Solutions LLC, has formed an exclusive distribution partnership with CABB Group, a contract development and manufacturing organization (CDMO), for glycolic acid across select markets in Europe, the Middle East, and Africa (EMEA).
This agreement strengthens Univar Solutions’ Ingredients + Specialities division by adding high-purity glycolic acid, a versatile ingredient used in personal care, beauty, home care, industrial cleaning, life sciences, and crop science applications.
Univar Solutions B. will exclusively distribute CABB Group’s glycolic acid in targeted EMEA regions.
CABB Group specializing in customized active ingredients and high-purity fine chemicals, brings over 40 years of expertise in glycolic acid production, emphasizing quality, safety, and reliability.
The collaboration aims to meet rising demand for multi-purpose, high-performance consumer products by improving ingredient accessibility, technical support, and supply chain efficiency.
Nick Powell, CEO of Ingredients + Specialities at Univar Solutions, stated, “We are delighted to announce our partnership with the CABB Group in beauty and personal care and home care and industrial cleaning in EMEA, focusing jointly on efficacy and performance for customers and end consumers.”
“This strategic alliance enhances our ability to deliver quality, innovative ingredients, and we are confident that together we can deliver greater value by offering glycolic acid solutions that meet the increasing demand for multi-purpose consumer products in the region.”
Tobias Schalow, CEO of CABB Group, praised Univar Solutions’ market reach, technical knowledge, and customer service as ideal for expanding glycolic acid availability, predicting accelerated growth in the EMEA personal care market.
Glycolic acid’s multi-functional properties make it ideal for exfoliating skincare, pH adjustment in cleansers, antimicrobial agents in household products, and specialized uses in agriculture and biotech, positioning the partners to capture growth in sustainable, high-performance consumer goods.
By leveraging CABB’s production prowess and Univar’s extensive regional footprint, the partnership promises faster delivery, customized support, and competitive advantages for manufacturers seeking reliable sourcing.
This move aligns with broader industry shifts toward multifunctional ingredients that support clean beauty trends, green cleaning solutions, and advanced industrial processes, potentially driving double-digit growth in glycolic acid demand across the region.
Meanwhile, late last year, Univar Solutions has announced a significant expansion of its partnership with Calumet Refining, LLC to exclusively distribute Calumet’s innovative Versagel® brand ingredients in Brazil’s rapidly growing beauty and personal care market.
Versagel® technology is a patented system designed for thickening and gelling that enhances product quality and efficacy while providing additional benefits such as improved hydration through a film barrier, various viscosity options, fragrance retention, and waterproofing properties.
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