"Our partnership with SI Group continues to evolve in exciting ways," said Matthew Oliver, global senior vice president of performance materials for Univar Solutions. "Expanding access to SI Group's rubber and plastic additive technologies in EMEA strengthens our ability to deliver the high-quality performance materials that customers need to improve processing efficiency, thermal stability, product longevity, protection, and overall product durability. This expansion also supports our strategy to provide an even broader range of specialty solutions for polymer, additive, and plastics manufacturers."

The companies said the expanded collaboration will combine SI Group’s additive technologies with Univar Solutions’ distribution network and technical support capabilities, giving customers access to materials designed to improve durability, efficiency and environmental performance.

"In collaboration with the Ingredients + Specialties team from Univar Solutions, we're focused on delivering high-performance rubber and plastics solutions to customers in Türkiye, as well as advanced plastics solutions in Iberia," said Paul Tilley, senior vice president of sales and business development at SI Group. "This agreement strengthens our ability to develop and commercialize a wide range of specialty products in a growing market alongside a trusted partner with deep expertise in performance materials."

Univar Solutions said its specialty ingredient customers and suppliers are supported through its global Solution Centers, including its regional flagship facility in Essen, Germany, where teams develop technical solutions tailored to evolving performance expectations and regulatory requirements.

Distribution partnerships continue to play a critical role in advancing innovation and market access across the paint and coatings industry supply chain.