Univar to distribute Sasol’s alcohol, surfactant products in US, Canada

HOUSTON (ICIS)–US-based chemicals distribution major Univar Solutions will be the primary distributor of Sasol’s alcohol and surfactant products in US and Canada, the company said on Monday.

The agreement includes Sasol’s Alfol alcohols and Alfonic. Novel and Safol surfactants for the homecare and industrial cleaning, personal care, coatings, agriculture, and energy markets.

“This partnership utilises our shared organisational strengths,” said Brian Jurcak, vice president of product marketing management at Univar Solutions. “Sasol’s expansive alcohol and surfactant portfolio fits well with our vertical market focused approach.”

“Univar Solutions’ warehousing, distribution, logistics network, and digital marketplace leadership will enable Sasol to enhance our customer service and help meet our sustainability goals,” said Victoria Stolarski, Sasol’s director of marketing and sales, global alcohols and US surfactants. “Through Univar Solutions we will gain packaging and shipping efficiencies that will help us reduce both plastic use and fuel consumption.”