Azelis, the reference innovation service provider in the specialty chemicals and food ingredients industry, has acquired 100% of the shares of Distona AG, a distributor of industrial chemicals located in Switzerland. Azelis reports that the acquisition reinforces its position in the Swiss market by expanding its salesforce, growing its customer base, broadening its product portfolio, and leveraging synergies across the combined businesses.

According to Azelis, customers will benefit from a wider combined portfolio of innovative products, supported by Azelis’s leading principal partnerships, and service from a highly experienced local team. With Distona’s strong footprint in the Swiss industrial chemicals market and a broad customer base, principals will gain enhanced exposure and new opportunities to grow the market for their products.

Founded in 2014, Distona has established itself as a trusted partner in the Swiss market for the coatings, adhesives, sealants, and elastomers (CASE), advanced materials and additives (AM&A), and lubricants and metalworking Fluids industries, serving over 150 customers.

Headquartered in Rapperswil-Jona, close to Zurich, Distona’s proximity and complementary capabilities make it a strategic addition to the Azelis group, enhancing access to the Swiss industrial chemicals market. Distona is supported by a team of six full-time professionals, including three experienced sales specialists, who bring extensive market knowledge and a solid network of customer relationships. 

Daniel Altorfer and David Nipkow, co-owners at Distona, commented, “This is an exciting new chapter for our company. By becoming part of the Azelis group, we gain access to greater expertise, innovation, and a strong portfolio that will enhance our own business and will create more value for our customers. We’re excited to work together, bringing the most innovative and sustainable solutions to our partners in the Industrial Chemicals market segments.”

Marnik Tack, COO at Azelis EMEA, added, “Joining forces with Distona strengthens our presence in Switzerland and aligns perfectly with our strategy of consolidating the business through targeted acquisitions. We share the same values and are committed to creating new opportunities for growth. We are delighted to welcome Distona to the Azelis team and look forward to building on their strong foundation together.”

Learn more about Azelis at www.azelis.com.