dsm-firmenich strengthens European footprint with TER Chemicals distribution deal
Beyond conventional distribution, the partnership supports customers throughout their entire innovation journey from concept to formulation by leveraging TER Chemicals’ technical support and application development capabilities.
EUROPE – dsm-firmenich has appointed TER Chemicals, a globally operating group of trading companies, as its exclusive distribution partner for the Beauty & Care portfolio in Germany and the Netherlands, starting August 1, 2026.
Based in Hamburg, TER Chemicals is a prominent family-owned European distributor specializing in speciality chemicals with particular emphasis on personal care. Established in 1908, the company operates under the shared vision of “Shaping tomorrow. Together.”
This strategic partnership represents a crucial step in strengthening dsm-firmenich’s foothold in two major European markets, bringing the company closer to its customers while enhancing its capacity to provide high-value solutions in the rapidly evolving beauty industry.
The collaboration merges dsm-firmenich’s science-driven innovation with TER Chemicals’ substantial local presence to create meaningful impact and proximity for customers across both regions.
Francois Jancloes, VP EMEA Beauty & Care, stated, “By combining our science-driven portfolio with TER Chemicals’ strong local presence and customer intimacy, we are creating a powerful platform to accelerate innovation, enhance service, and better respond to the evolving needs of the beauty industry.”
“Together, we are strengthening our ability to deliver meaningful impact for our customers and to drive growth in these key European markets.”
TER Chemicals offers a powerful combination of attributes, including strong market presence with close customer proximity, deep knowledge of local customer needs and market dynamics, a clear strategic focus on the Personal Care segment with value-added services such as innovation and formulation support, robust logistics and warehousing infrastructure, and a flexible, highly responsive organization enabled by its family-owned structure.
Through this agreement, TER Chemicals will represent dsm-firmenich’s complete Beauty & Care portfolio in both markets, guaranteeing seamless access to solutions, expertise, and support for all customers.
This shift to an exclusive distribution model demonstrates dsm-firmenich’s dedication to delivering enhanced value to customers by strengthening local engagement while preserving its global excellence in science and innovation.
Together, both companies aim to accelerate innovation in personal care formulations, deliver tailored market-relevant solutions, enhance speed and agility, strengthen customer collaboration, and create meaningful impact for customers in these important European markets.
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