Azelis and Imerys Will Expand Distribution in Europe
The companies plan to launch a new partnership across Central and Eastern Europe starting on December 1, 2026.
Updated on Sept. 23, 2026 in Chemistry
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Azelis and Imerys will expand their existing mineral solutions distribution agreement to cover Central and Eastern Europe and the Balkans beginning December 1, 2026. This partnership aims to simplify supply chains and accelerate business growth throughout the region.
Why it matters
The deal streamlines the distribution of mineral solutions for customers in the plastics, adhesives, sealants, and coatings industries. By combining their networks, the companies intend to improve product access across 11 nations in the region.
The agreement includes specific technical integration of mineral solutions into the Azelis portfolio for plastics, adhesives, and coatings. The expansion targets 11 countries, including Poland, Romania, and Serbia.
The players
Azelis
Azelis is a global distributor of specialty chemicals and food ingredients that provides technical support and formulation services.
Imerys
Imerys is a multinational company that specializes in mineral-based specialty solutions for industrial applications.
The details
Azelis will provide local technical expertise and specialized formulation services to support Imerys mineral products. This collaboration integrates new assets into the existing Azelis portfolio for the CASE and AM&A markets.
Timeline
The new distribution agreement becomes effective on December 1, 2026.
Deeper Dive
This expansion represents a continuation of the consolidation of specialty chemical supply chains in emerging European markets. The move follows a pattern of industrial growth by major distributors looking to capture market share in developing regional hubs.
Customers in the plastics and coatings industries across the Balkans and Central Europe can expect more localized formulation support. This change effectively shortens lead times for essential mineral solutions by leveraging the established Azelis technical network.
The takeaway
The partnership highlights how manufacturers are increasingly leaning on regional distributors to provide specialized technical services alongside raw material supply. Businesses operating in these markets should prepare for shifts in procurement as these integrated supply lines take effect.
Further reading
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Source note: This article includes information reported by European Coatings.
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