21 Jun 2005
Univar Benelux helps Radson to develop a state of the art ecological solution in radiator testing
Rotterdam / Brussels / Zonhoven, 21 June, 2005 - Radson NV, a market leader in the production of domestic radiators, decorative radiators and floor heating systems, has developed a state of the art, ecological sound means of testing products in its manufacturing facility at the company headquarters in Zonhoven, Belgium. By using ultra-filtration (UF) technology from Orelis, in combination with SurTec 533, a low-nitrogen flash rust preventative supplied by Univar, Radson has dramatically reduced the consumption of chemicals and process water during product testing.
6 Jun 2005
Univar acquires Polish distribution company
Rotterdam, 6th June 2005 - Univar NV, one of the world’s leading independent chemical distributors, has confirmed its acquisition of the distribution company MAPOL Sp.z o.o., based in Warsaw, Poland. MAPOL has been active for more than 10 years in Poland, serving the fruit & vegetables, brewing, food and detergent markets, and is an established leader in the distribution of enzymes. The acquisition of MAPOL will provide a strategic platform for the expansion of Univar’s food ingredient distribution business in the region under the Fiske brand, the company's dedicated pan European food ingredients business.
3 Jun 2005
Univar’s Personal Care, Pharmaceutical and Export (PCPE) business:
This year Univar’s Personal Care, Pharmaceutical and Export (PCPE) business celebrates its 50th Anniversary. The business has its origin in D.F. Anstead Ltd, a company established in August 1955 as a specialist manufacturer of colours for foodstuffs and personal care products. Its two initiating owner-directors, Douglas Anstead, who gave his name to the company, and Drummond Kerr, each had a history in colour manufacturing and their combined expertise proved to be a successful formula in building a business.
27 May 2005
Dureal™ and Texaco Netherlands joint-venture partners sign agreement for nation wide supply of AdBlue
Rotterdam, 26 May, 2005 - Dureal™, a division of Univar NV - one of the world’s largest chemicals distributors - and the joint-venture partners of Texaco Netherlands have signed an agreement for the nation wide supply of AdBlue. The agreement covers petrol stations operated by the joint venture partners, as well as the supply to on-site service units at transport and bus companies. Through this agreement Dureal has secured the coverage of AdBlue filling units across the Netherlands. In addition the company is working hard to further expand its AdBlue supply network in other European countries.
13 May 2005
Univar UK awarded Supplier of the Year by U-POL
13 May, 2005 – U-POL, an international manufacturer and marketer of automotive refinish products, has given its 2004 Premier Supplier award to Univar UK’s Performance Chemicals business unit, based in Cheadle, Manchester.
29 Apr 2005
Univar appoints Patrick Lammers Managing Director of its Dureal business
Univar N.V., one of the world’s leading independent distributors of industrial chemicals and providers of related specialty services, has announced the appointment of Patrick Lammers as Managing Director of its Dureal division based in Rotterdam, The Netherlands.
28 Apr 2005
Univar to sell specialised oil products from Aarhus United UK throughout Europe
In a joint announcement at In-Cosmetics 2005, Berlin, Univar and Aarhus United UK (AUUK) confirmed the signing of a contract under which Univar will provide exclusive sales and marketing services for AUUK products to personal care and pharmaceutical customers throughout Europe. The contract, which includes the newly launched PURE BASICS range, is the expansion of a successful 10-year working relationship between the two companies in the UK and Ireland.
22 Apr 2005
Caflon® surfactants from Univar now available across Europe, offering substitutes for banned nonylphenol ethoxylates
ROTTERDAM, The Netherlands, 15 April 2005 – The European Union ban on nonylphenol ethoxylates (NPEs) and its intermediate, nonylphenol (NP), at one time threatened compromises in surfactant performance for makers of products from detergent to biocides. That situation has changed: Univar N.V., a world leader in chemical distribution, has begun distributing its Caflon® brand of substitutes for NPE surfactants and NP-free intermediates throughout Europe.
5 Apr 2005
Dureal™ opens first commercial adblue filling station in Spain at La Jonquera
Barcelona, 5 April, 2005 – The first commercial adblue filling station in Spain was officially opened today at La Jonquera. This is one of Europe’s biggest truck stops, located on the AP7 / N II, the main route connecting Spain and France. The filling unit for adblue, used as a reagent by SCR equipped heavy duty diesel vehicles to comply with the Euro IV emission standards, was supplied by Dureal™ and will be operated by Tortuga.
25 Mar 2005
Univar Benelux praised for ‘Model Roll-out’ of Enviro Tech International’s EnSolv™ surface cleaning technology
Rotterdam, 25th March 2005 - Univar NV, a world leader in chemical distribution, announced today that its subsidiary Univar Benelux has been awarded the 2004 Distributor of the Year award for its introduction of EnSolv™ brand surface cleaning technology from Enviro Tech International, Inc (ETI). The award recognized the close cooperation and technical support of Univar Benelux in working with ETI to build a successful and loyal customer base for EnSolv in the Benelux region.
11 Jan 2005
Univar warns of tight supply of its Dynapak® PIB materials
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21 Dec 2004
Univar introduceert Dureal™ tijdens Truck & Transport Salon in Brussel
Tijdens het Truck & Transport Salon, de Belgische vakbeurs voor de transport- en vervoersector die van 14 tot en met 17 januari in Brussel wordt gehouden, presenteert Univar op stand 30B in Paleis 12 van de Expo “Dureal™ the advanced adblue system” , dé oplossing voor vervoerders die overstappen op de nieuwe Euro IV dieselmotoren.
