DKSH Expands Distribution Agreement with KRONOS in Greater China

Shanghai, China, March 6, 2025 – DKSH’s Business Unit Performance Materials, a leading distributor of specialty chemicals and ingredients, will provide business development, marketing, sales, logistics, and distribution services for KRONOS’ range of TiO2 pigments. 

KRONOS has entrusted DKSH to grow its specialty chemicals business in mainland China, Hong Kong, and Taiwan, following their successful partnership in Australia, New Zealand, Japan, the Philippines, Portugal, and Spain. This is thanks to DKSH’s extensive distribution network, strong capabilities in marketing and sales, and logistics in the region.

This strategic partnership addresses the growing demand for high-performance titanium dioxide pigments in high-end applications such as mobile devices, paint, magazine covers, window frames, cars, and other specialty applications, delivering superior value and broadening market access for KRONOS’ cutting-edge products.

Carole Lin, General Manager, Performance Materials, Greater China, DKSH, commented: “We are honored to partner with KRONOS, a global leader renowned for its high-quality titanium dioxide pigments. Our strong local expertise, extensive distribution network, and deep understanding of the market equip us to support Kronos in achieving sustainable growth and delivering value to our customers in Greater China. We look forward to achieving great success together.”

Alessandro Pedemonte, Vice President, Sales MEAA, KRONOS, said: “We are very pleased to build on our established collaboration in Europe and expand into Asia Pacific, where DKSH is a long-standing leader in the distribution of industrial chemicals. We are confident that this extended partnership will deliver mutual and sustainable growth for both companies in the markets.”

This partnership highlights DKSH’s dedication to connecting trusted suppliers with customers, while strengthening its portfolio and position as a reliable partner for sustainable growth in the performance materials sector.