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For a consistent supply of High Purity Grade

MARKETING COLLABORATION
Connell Caldic and Stratachem Specialties announce

distribution partnership

Dutch distribution fi rm, Connell The merger was completed earlier this
Caldic, has been appointed as the year.
offi cial distribution solutions partner for
Stratachem Specialties Pvt. Ltd.’s spe- Partnership with Michelman
ciality chemicals in the Indian market. In another development, Connell
The strategic partnership is expected to Caldic said it has been appointed by
benefi t both companies in expanding US-based coating specialist, Michel-
their reach. man, as a distribution partner for its
complete solutions range in Japan and
Gujarat-based Stratachem Specia- as the offi cial representative for Strata- its coatings and functional coatings
lities is a formulator of performance chem’s high performance specialty business for the Indian Subcontinent,
additives, primarily specialising in anti- chemicals. I am confi dent that our which includes India, Bangladesh,
foams/defoamers, wetting, pigment dis- combined capabilities will strengthen Pakistan and Sri Lanka.
persants and related surfactant chemis- our abilities to deliver value generating
tries. Stratachem’s speciality additives solutions to customers and capitalise on Michelman’s offerings include sur-
and acetylenic diols-based surfactants new opportunities in India’s fast-grow- face additives and polymeric binders
caters to demand from manufacturers ing chemicals sector,” said Mr. Tejas for various industrial applications, bar-
in both the local and global paints, inks, Parekh, Regional Director, Connell rier and functional coatings, and digital
adhesives, and construction chemicals Caldic South Asia. printing-press primers and overprint
sectors. varnishes (OPVs) for consumer and Methylamino Propylamine (MAPA)
Caldic’s product portfolio includes industrial packaging, paper products,
Commenting on the development, food ingredients, speciality chemicals labels, and commercial printed materials.
Mr. Sandeep Vasa, Director, Strata- and functional solutions for various Connell Caldic and Michelman already
chem said, “The partnership will al- life sciences and industrial end markets have an existing partnership covering a
low us to leverage on Connell Caldic’s such as personal care and the pharma- number of markets across Asia. “Con-
extensive global distribution solutions ceutical markets. In October 2022, nell Caldic has strong capabilities in
network and our deep expertise in spe- Advent International, fi nancial sponsor end-to-end distribution solutions and
ciality chemicals to expand our reach of Caldic, and Wilbur-Ellis, owner of services, and with the Indian Subconti-
and bring our products and services to Asia-Pacifi c-based Connell, had agreed nent being a high-growth market for
more customers both locally and across to combine their life sciences and mate- the global coatings and industrial sec-
the globe.” rial sciences distribution businesses tors, we are well positioned to support
focused on nutrition, (bio)pharma, per- Michelman in expanding their business
“We are honoured to be appointed sonal care and industrial formulations. in the region,” said Mr. Parekh. Contact
FINE CHEMICALS
Vinati Organics commences commercial production

of butylphenols

Vinati Organics Ltd. has announced pany claims to be the only manufacturer dyes. It is used in the synthesis of agro-
that the commercial production of of OSBP and DSBP in India with an chemicals and solvent dyes, in epoxy
ortho-sec-butylphenol (OSBP) and di-sec- installed capacity of 5-ktpa and 1-ktpa resins and imparts distinctive fragrance Hyderabad : Commerce Centre Pharmachem Pvt. Ltd., Tel.: 040-2341 3413/4/5/6 Fax: 040-23413412
butyl phenol (DSBP) has commenced respectively. OSBP fi nds a wide range to perfumes, and personal care products. Email: commercecentre.in@gmail.com
with effect from December 8, 2023 at of applications across diverse industries, It also serves as a critical component in
its Lote (Maharashtra) facility. The com- including agrochemicals, perfumery, and the stabilisation of styrene monomer.

136 Chemical Weekly December 19, 2023

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