August 21, 2019 PR-M08-19-NI-062
Commenting on this announcement, Mark Ferrao, Managing Director of SK Chemtrade states: ‘As a strong strategic partner based in Europe, Barentz is an excellent fit. Both of our companies have the same ethos: delivering high-quality products and offering technical support whenever required, with an enthusiastic approach to product development’.
For Barentz, this new collaboration is a logical next step. As noted by Barentz’ CEO Hidde van der Wal: ‘Because SK Chemtrade and Barentz are both active in the rapidly growing life sciences industry, we are naturally cut out to be partners. As a joint venture partner in SK Chemtrade, we will have much quicker access to the market in Southern Africa. SK Chemtrade is well-known and well-managed and has a strong reputation. This partnership will provide a solid base for creating robust business opportunities in South Africa and its neighbouring countries’.
Both companies value their application labs. Van der Wal explains: ‘At Barentz, we already have a global network of application labs. With the new SK Chemtrade product-development laboratory, we will be able to create synergies and value for all of our customers’.
About Barentz: ‘From source to solution’
Barentz is a leading global provider of ingredients for the life sciences industries. Representing world-class suppliers from all over the world, Barentz offers customers a comprehensive portfolio of speciality ingredients, including unique specialty ingredients and blends from Barentz-owned production companies, all supported by the best technical teams and top-of-the-line application labs. Barentz operates in more than 60 countries, has a turnover of around 1.1 billion euros and employs more than 1.100 people worldwide. To learn more visit www.barentz.com.
For more information please contact:
Marcel Hölscher, Global Head of Marketing & Communication
marcel.holscher@barentz.com +31 (0)23 567 34 56
Saturnusstraat 15, 2132 HB Hoofddorp, The Netherlands
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SK Chemtrade Services Pty Ltd is a leading supplier of high-quality raw materials to manufacturers of food, beverages, pharmaceuticals, dietary supplements, household detergents and personal care products in South Africa and its neighbouring countries. The company was established in 1992 as a distributor of flavourings and fragrances from International Flavours & Fragrances (IFF). The company’s headquarters are located in Meadowdale, Johannesburg, and new product development and warehousing facilities were opened in 2010 in Montague Gardens, Cape Town. To learn more visit: