DSM-Firmenich Names Univar Solutions as Distributor in Central America, Mexico, and the Caribbean

DSM-Firmench selected Univar Solutions México, as its distributor in Central America (Costa Rica, Guatemala, El Salvador, Panama and Honduras), Mexico, and the Caribbean. 

“DSM-Firmench is thrilled to announce this new expanded partnership with Univar Solutions within the personal care market,” said Guilherme Dias, personal care regional director, LATAM for DSM-Firmench. “Univar Solutions brings additional value to our customers, with their forward-thinking approach to the future of the distribution industry in areas such as reliability, technical acumen, and digitalization. As a business, we are committed to offering innovative, scientifically proven, and market-validated personal care solutions, that effectively respond to current market trends and key consumer needs, as well as to making a stronger and more transparent commitment to environmentally and socially responsible practices. We envision a continued successful partnership with Univar Solutions, providing comprehensive support and a sustainable approach along the way.”

According to Univar, both companies are well positioned to help customers turn trends into product solutions. Univar Solutions' specialized beauty and personal care expertise serves sun care, skin care, color cosmetics, and hair care customers with a suite of customized products and services. Supported by advanced innovation at its network of solution centers, a global distribution footprint, and supply chain expertise, Univar delivers a comprehensive customer experience, from product development through ongoing brand support. DSM-Firmenich is a global leader in UV filters and vitamins, with over 40 years' experience on skin bioactives, with an innovative portfolio that includes UV filters, vitamins, actives, extracts, peptides and performance ingredients.

“We are elated to bring the DSM-Firmenich personal care ingredient portfolio to Mexico, Central America, and the Caribbean as we already have a supplier relationship in North America and Europe,” said Jorge Buckup, president of Latin America for Univar Solutions. “Together with DSM-Firmenich, we're better able to help customers formulate next-generation products, work to improve time to market and achieve sustainable solutions through ingredients and innovations.”