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DKSH Signs Distribution Agreement with Chemours in Southeast Asia

DKSH Signs Distribution Agreement with Chemours in Southeast Asia

DKSH has entered a distribution agreement with Chemours, a leading global chemical manufacturing company, in Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, and Vietnam. By distributing Chemours’ brands and products, DKSH will increase the potential for business growth for the partnership in Southeast Asia. 

Zurich, Switzerland, May 13, 2024 – 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 Chemours’ trademarked branded products, Krtyox, a range of high-performance lubricants, and Teflon, a range of fluoropolymers, in Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, and Vietnam.

Krytox high-performance lubricants are durable and versatile, developed to withstand extreme temperatures, harsh chemicals, steam, and moisture. The lubricants have applications in aviation, automotive, chemical processing, and electronic industries.

Teflon fluoropolymers are high-performing materials that can withstand thermally and chemically harsh environments. Applications for Teflon fluoropolymers include industrial manufacturing, automotive, electronics, cabling, semiconductor manufacturing, aerospace energy, and more.

DKSH has been entrusted to grow Chemours’ specialty chemicals business across Southeast Asia thanks to its extensive distribution network, knowledgeable commercial and technical teams, strong logistics capabilities, and valued services, including innovation and formulation,market research, and analysis.

Premal Shah, Business and Geography Leader APM South Asia, ASEAN & ANZ, Chemours, commented: “Chemours is committed to creating a better world through the power of our chemistry and delivering world-class products that help customers solve the toughest challenges. We are pleased to partner with DKSH in Southeast Asian countries to market and promote our trademarked products, Krytox lubricants and the Teflon range of products for industrial applications. We are confident that DKSH’s deep market insights, customer connections and excellent reach will ensure customers get the best solutions and services to win and build sustainable solutions.”

Atul Nagarkar, Vice President, Global Specialty Chemicals Industry, DKSH, commented: “We are very pleased to enter a new partnership with Chemours across nine key Asian markets. Our deep market insights and broad range of services in the region will enable us to increase growth for Chemours’ brands, including Krytox lubricants and Teflon fluoropolymers and generate more value for our wide customer base by using traditional and digital distribution and marketing channels.”