DKSH Enters Exclusive Distribution Agreement with Ashland in France

Miribel, France, June 10, 2025 – DKSH’s Business Unit Performance Materials, a leading distributor of specialty chemicals and ingredients, will provide marketing, sales, logistics, and distribution services for Ashland’s additives range in France, including key product lines such as trademarked products including Natrosol, Aquaflow, Drewplus, Culminal, Strodex, PHlex, Silipon, Blanose, and Easy-wet.

This strategic partnership builds on the initial success of the Easy-wet line distributed by DKSH France since the beginning of the year. Following strong commercial demand, Ashland has now entrusted DKSH with the entire distribution of its additives portfolio in the market.

Well-known globally for its innovative, sustainable, and high-quality solutions in specialty additives and ingredients, Ashland serves key industries such as architectural and decorative paints, industrial coatings, and construction. Ashland’s products are recognized for their performance, reliability, and environmental stewardship.

Hugues Rousseau, Local Specialty Chemicals Industry Business Line Manager, DKSH, commented: “We are proud to partner with Ashland, a company known for its innovation and quality. This collaboration reflects our commitment to delivering innovative and high-performance solutions to our clients in the French market. Our customers will benefit from these renowned additives, which enrich our product offering.”

This partnership underscores DKSH’s ongoing commitment to expanding leading producers to new markets while reinforcing its position as a trusted partner for sustainable growth in the life science and industrial specialties industries.