DKSH to Distribute Johnson Matthey'S Catalysts in Japan

DKSH’s performance materials business, a leading ingredients and specialty chemicals distributor, has been selected as the exclusive distributor in Japan for Johnson Matthey’s broad spectrum of biocatalysts, advanced homogeneous and heterogeneous catalysts as well as associated platinum metal ligands.

Under the agreement, DKSH will market and distribute Johnson Matthey’s extensive product portfolio to pharmaceutical and fine chemical companies throughout Japan.

DKSH said it was chosen for its “solid logistics infrastructure and proven experience in providing market expansion services along the entire value chain”. “We are very pleased to exclusively partner with Johnson Matthey in Japan. Their advanced catalysts will greatly benefit our long-standing customer base by improving their chemistry and production process, while also reducing cost and production waste,” commented Mr. Shigeru Ishihara, Director, Performance Materials, DKSH Japan.