Univar Solutions B.V., a subsidiary of Univar Solutions LLC, announced that its Ingredients + Specialties from Univar Solutions segment has expanded its longstanding strategic partnership with Dow. Under the new agreement, the company will distribute Dow's silicone additives for plastics and composites throughout Europe, the Middle East, and Africa (EMEA).

"Our partnership with Dow is built on shared principles of customer success and delivering value through innovative, application–focused solutions," said Matthew Oliver, senior vice president of Performance Materials for Univar Solutions. "Expanding into silicone additives for plastics and composites is a natural next step, allowing us to deliver advanced silicone technologies that help customers achieve performance and sustainability goals."

The collaboration will expand access to a broader range of advanced silicone additives designed to improve processing, durability, and resource efficiency in plastics and composite applications. Dow brings decades of silicone innovation expertise, while Univar Solutions offers deep commercial knowledge, industry-leading product management, sales expertise, and technical application support. Together, the companies will deliver tailored specialty chemical solutions that help manufacturers drive operational efficiency.

Univar Solutions' Essen Solution Center plays a central role in advancing innovation across EMEA, collaborating closely with suppliers like Dow to develop application–driven solutions for the CASE, rubber, and plastics markets.

Learn more about Univar Solutions at univar.com. Additional information about Dow is available at dow.com.