15.12.2025 • News

Nouryon, IMCD Expand Textile & Leather Solutions Distribution in EMEA

Nouryon and IMCD have entered a strategic distribution partnership to broaden access to its textile and leather processing chemicals for manufacturers and formulators across EMEA.

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Nouryon has announced a strategic distribution agreement with IMCD for the distribution and formulation of specialty chemicals, aiming to expand the availability of Nouryon’s textile solutions across Europe, the Middle East, and Africa (EMEA).

The partnership – intended to support industry growth by enhancing textile formulator and processor access to critical core ingredients – bolsters Nouryon’s strong European market presence and enhances IMCD’s distribution offering with access to Nouryon’s fiber and textile processing solutions.

The partnership gives textile and leather manufacturers broad access to Nouryon’s specialty chemicals, including ISCC Plus-certified surfactants and fatty amine derivatives for multiple processing steps, supported by IMCD’s in-region supply reliability and expert technical service.

"This partnership represents a pivotal advancement in delivering a comprehensive suite of solutions and expertise to help our customers excel in the competitive textile and leather market," said Christina Pampena, Vice President of Natural Resources at Nouryon. “Nouryon produces a diverse array of essential solutions crucial for fiber and textile processing and is one of the few global producers of surfactants and fatty amine derivatives that are vital to this industry. By combining IMCD's extensive textile industry knowledge and technical support with Nouryon's decades of chemical expertise, this partnership will strengthen the industry's capacity to develop innovative solutions for enhanced growth and competitiveness.”

“The partnership with Nouryon strengthens IMCD’s ability to supply advanced specialty raw materials for textile and leather formulators and processors across EMEA,” said Richard Longley, Business Line Director of Textiles at IMCD. “Combining Nouryon’s extensive product portfolio with IMCD’s formulation expertise and technical support, we will help our customers accelerate development, improve process efficiency, and meet growing sustainability requirements. We are excited to be working closely with Nouryon to combine our strengths, drive innovation, and grow together in serving the textile and leather industry.”

Within Nouryon’s Consumer and Life Sciences segment, these textile and leather solutions are part of the company’s Home and Personal Care business unit that sells critical ingredients to enhance the effectiveness of consumer essentials.


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