Azelis-BASF Extend Distribution Relationship

SOUTH KOREA: Azelis has announced that SammiChem, part of the Azelis group, has established a new partnership with BASF in South Korea, effective immediately. With this new agreement, SammiChem now distributes BASF’s aroma ingredients for the flavor and fragrances speciality market, with diffusers and scented candles as some of the end formulations.

The deal builds upon existing collaboration between BASF and the Azelis group and reconfirms Azelis’ leading position as a specialty distributor and strong partner to world-class chemical manufacturers, according to Azelis.

“The addition of BASF aroma ingredients to our portfolio creates new possibilities for Azelis to cover the ever growing demand on the market and to enter new industries, such as the fragrance market. Working with Azelis, customers will benefit as they will be able to buy smaller quantities, reduce their stock and ultimately their cost. In other words, we can offer a full package service, combining this range with our already extensive product portfolio,” said Mann Sup Ryoo, CEO of SammiChem.

“For this specific range of aroma ingredients, BASF found a strong technical and commercial partner in SammiChem, who is already well-integrated and known in this specific market. We are confident that the local team’s experience and knowledge will help us serve the local flavor and fragrance market with the best service possible,” said Daniel Wussow, sales management aroma ingredients APAC at BASF.