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Azelis and Arxada expand partnership in France
Azelis and Arxada have extended their collaboration to cover industrial market segments in France, including coatings, adhesives, sealants, and elastomers. The partnership combines technical expertise and regulatory support to strengthen both companies’ positions in the French industrial chemicals market.
Azelis has announced an expanded partnership with Arxada, extending its distribution of industrial biocides and coatings additives to the French market. This development builds on the companies’ existing collaborations across multiple regions, including the DACH area, Benelux, the UK and Ireland, Greece, and Ukraine. By broadening the scope of their cooperation, the two companies aim to bring enhanced technical and regulatory support to manufacturers in industrial market segments such as Coatings, Adhesives, Sealants, and Elastomers (CASE), as well as Chemicals.
The expansion allows French customers to access Arxada’s innovative product portfolio, supported by Azelis’s local expertise in formulation and compliance. Biocides, a key focus of the partnership, remain a heavily regulated product category, and Azelis’s technical guidance will help customers navigate these complexities while benefiting from advanced solutions.
Strengthening market presence in France
The partnership is expected to strengthen Arxada’s position in the French industrial market. Azelis brings a well-established customer network, robust in-house expertise, and a growing portfolio of complementary products to the collaboration. Christian Pflesser, Market Segment Director for Advanced Materials & Additives and CASE at Azelis EMEA, highlighted the importance of the partnership, stating: “By combining our technical expertise, particularly in biocides, with our strong customer network, we are well-positioned to support growth in the paints and coatings market and deliver value to customers.”
Similarly, Beatriz Cid, Senior Director of Sales EMEA for Paints and Coatings at Arxada, emphasised the mutual benefits of the expanded scope: “Expanding into the French industrial market allows us to build on [our collaboration’s] momentum, reaching manufacturers with our innovative product technologies and solutions, supported by Azelis’s technical expertise and customer relationships.”
Driving innovation and sustainability
Azelis’s technical teams and extensive laboratory network across EMEA, the Americas, and Asia Pacific are central to its innovation efforts. By aligning with market trends, the company combines ingredient expertise and formulation capabilities to develop sustainable, ready-to-launch concepts. The partnership with Arxada aligns with this strategy, enabling both companies to address increasing regulatory demands while fostering innovation in industrial applications.
This collaboration underscores a broader trend of industry partnerships designed to enhance sustainability and performance in paints, coatings, and other industrial sectors. With a focus on technical excellence and regulatory compliance, the expanded partnership is well-positioned to meet the evolving needs of the French market.
