DOWNERS GROVE, Ill.,
Dec. 16, 2021 /PRNewswire/
-- Univar Solutions Inc. (NYSE: UNVR) ("Univar Solutions" or
"the Company"), a global chemical and ingredient distributor and
provider of value-added services, today announced a new agreement
with Novozymes, the world leader in biological solutions, expanding
the partnership between the two companies into the homecare and
industrial cleaning market for Brazil, Mexico, Paraguay, Uruguay and Bolivia. The exclusive agreement builds on
existing partnerships between the two companies in Latin America, Europe and North
America that helps provide customers with innovative enzyme
and microbial solutions that improve cleaning product performance
and lead to more sustainable products in the market.
Univar Solutions Appointed as Distributor of Novozymes Biological
Cleaning Solutions
"We are pleased that Novozymes continues to place their trust
in Univar Solutions for five additional countries,"
said Jorge Buckup, president of Latin America for Univar Solutions. "Their
portfolio of innovative enzyme solutions aligns with our purpose to
help keep our communities healthy, fed, clean and safe. It is also
in line with our desire to expand Univar Solutions' offering
for the homecare and industrial cleaning market by partnering with
a world-class manufacturer that has invested in global initiatives
to safeguard our environment using strategies dedicated to
innovation, quality and more sustainable solutions."
"Within the homecare and industrial cleaning market, consumer
demand is trending toward more eco-friendly products that are
designed to help conserve resources and minimize waste without
compromising on safety, quality and performance," said Nick Powell, president of Industrial &
Specialties for Univar Solutions. "The addition of Novozymes'
biological cleaning products helps Univar Solutions increase its
range of more sustainable solutions through a diverse set of
quality ingredients for cleaners, detergents and disinfectant
products."
"As Novozymes expands its offering of biological cleaning
ingredients and sustainable solutions to regions around the world,
we are excited to continue working with Univar Solutions
as our new distributor in these five countries for the homecare and
industrial cleaning market," says Arnaud Melin, Novozymes'
vice president of Consumer Biosolutions, Americas. "With Univar
Solutions' dedicated industry team, supply chain expertise, and
global network of innovative laboratories, together we are
well-positioned to help customers develop innovative products that
use raw materials more efficiently, reduce energy consumption and
replace traditional chemicals with more sustainable
alternatives."
For more information about biosolutions for the cleaning
industry, please visit
univarsolutions.com/cleaning-biosolutions.
About Univar Solutions
Univar Solutions (NYSE: UNVR) is a leading global specialty
chemical and ingredient distributor representing a premier
portfolio from the world's leading producers. With the industry's
largest private transportation fleet and technical sales force,
unparalleled logistics know-how, deep market and regulatory
knowledge, formulation and recipe development, and leading digital
tools, the Company is well-positioned to offer tailored solutions
and value-added services to a wide range of markets, industries,
and applications. While fulfilling its purpose to help keep
communities healthy, fed, clean and safe, Univar Solutions is
committed to helping customers and suppliers innovate and focus on
Growing Together. Learn more at univarsolutions.com.
About Novozymes
Novozymes is the world leader in biological solutions. Together
with customers, partners and the global community, Novozymes
improves industrial performance while preserving the planet's
resources and helping build better lives. As the world's largest
provider of enzyme and microbial technologies, its bio-innovation
enables higher agricultural yields, low-temperature washing,
energy-efficient production, renewable fuel and many other benefits
that we rely on today and in the future. We call it Rethink
Tomorrow. www.novozymes.com.
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Forward-looking statements are subject to known and unknown risks
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factors that could affect such forward-looking statements include,
among others: the ultimate geographic spread of the COVID-19
pandemic; the duration and severity of the COVID-19 pandemic;
actions that may be taken by governmental authorities to address or
otherwise mitigate the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic; the
potential negative impacts of COVID-19 on the global economy and
our customers and suppliers; the overall impact of the COVID-19
pandemic on our business, results of operations and financial
condition; other fluctuations in general economic conditions,
particularly in industrial production and the demands of our
customers; significant changes in the business strategies of
producers or in the operations of our customers; increased
competitive pressures, including as a result of competitor
consolidation; significant changes in the pricing, demand and
availability of chemicals; our levels of indebtedness, the
restrictions imposed by our debt instruments, and our ability to
obtain additional financing when needed; the broad spectrum of laws
and regulations that we are subject to, including extensive
environmental, health and safety laws and regulations; an inability
to integrate the business and systems of companies we acquire,
including of Nexeo Solutions, Inc., or to realize the anticipated
benefits of such acquisitions; potential business disruptions and
security breaches, including cybersecurity incidents; an inability
to generate sufficient working capital; increases in transportation
and fuel costs and changes in our relationship with third party
providers; accidents, safety failures, environmental damage,
product quality and liability issues and recalls; major or systemic
delivery failures involving our distribution network or the
products we carry; operational risks for which we may not be
adequately insured; ongoing litigation and other legal and
regulatory risks; challenges associated with international
operations; exposure to interest rate and currency fluctuations;
potential impairment of goodwill; liabilities associated with
acquisitions, ventures and strategic investments; negative
developments affecting our pension plans and multi-employer
pensions; labor disruptions associated with the unionized portion
of our workforce; and the other factors described in the Company's
filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. We caution you
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actual events or results may differ materially from those made in
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