Shandong Head Group and Univar Solutions Sign Exclusive Distribution Agreement

Univar Solutions, a leading global provider of specialty ingredients and chemical user solutions, and Shandong Head, a leading global producer of cellulose ethers, have jointly announced a strategic agreement to expand their existing specialty ingredient distribution partnership into select European pharmaceutical and nutraceutical markets.

This expansion leverages the recent partnership between Univar Solutions and Shandong Head USA in North America, which has played an important role in meeting the needs of the pharmaceutical and nutraceutical industries. This global collaboration demonstrates the parties’ shared commitment to meeting the growing global demand for specialty ingredient solutions that significantly enhance the performance and efficacy of oral solid dosage pharmaceuticals and nutraceuticals.

Aaron Lee, Global Vice President of Health and Nutrition at Univar Solutions, said: "Building on our successful collaboration in North America, we are pleased to expand our partnership with Shandong Heda to the European market to meet the needs of the region for high-quality cellulose ethers and pharmaceutical excipients. We look forward to building a strong and lasting global partnership to bring growth and consistency to our customers while jointly driving innovation. Together, we ensure that our customers have access to the highest quality specialty ingredients and solutions to support their business growth and contribute to the advancement of global healthcare and nutrition."

Cellulose ethers are a versatile excipient used in applications such as sustained and controlled release formulations, film coatings, adhesives, suspensions and solid dispersions. The agreement covers a wide range of methylcellulose (MC) and hydroxypropyl methylcellulose (HPMC) pharmaceutical grade excipient products.

Jack Bee, Chairman of Shandong Heda Group, said: "The strong alliance between Shandong Heda and Univar Solutions is not only an important milestone in the global development of our group, but also a new starting point for win-win cooperation between the two parties. We firmly believe that with the help of Univar Solutions' strong specialty ingredient distribution network and deep European market experience, our products will be integrated into the local market more quickly, providing customers with more convenient and efficient services."