Nouryon, a global specialty chemicals provider, recently recognized seven of its top global supply chain partners through its annual Supplier of the Year Awards event held in Cascais, Portugal. The company's suppliers were identified and assessed based on their business criticality, growth potential, reliability, sustainability performance, and their efforts to strengthen Nouryon's competitiveness in 2024.

"We are delighted to congratulate and recognize our outstanding suppliers for their continuous dedication to delivering materials and services that enhance our resiliency and ability to deliver more value to our customers," said Charlie Shaver, Nouryon chairman and CEO. "Strategic partnerships with our suppliers are crucial in managing evolving market dynamics and supporting our ability to deliver innovative solutions across all of our business lines."

The winners of the 2024 Nouryon Supplier of the Year Awards are:

• Anhui Huaheng Biotechnology Co. Ltd
• Asahi Kasei Corp. / IVICT Europe GmbH
• Fertiglobe
• Kraton Corp.
• Olin Corp.
• Permascand AB
• Vantage Specialty Chemicals

"Nouryon’s Supplier of the Year Award recipients have demonstrated exceptional collaboration and a mutual commitment to delivering world-class service and quality," said Simone Salz, vice president and chief procurement officer at Nouryon. "We are pleased to recognize our sourcing partners who have outperformed across our supply chain, and we value their contributions to Nouryon’s success."

Nouryon's dedication to ethical business operations is detailed in its Code of Business Conduct & Ethics and the Business Partner Code of Conduct. The company thoroughly assesses suppliers to ensure responsible sourcing and chooses partners that share and support Nouryon's high standards. More information on Nouryon’s sustainability profile can be found in its 2023 Sustainability Report.

Additional information about Nouryon is available at www.nouryon.com.