Univar Solutions has extended its dedicated industry vertical for pharmaceutical ingredients into Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA), adding to its existing team operating in both North and Latin America.

The distributor said the new EMEA group enables it to globally service the pharmaceutical ingredients market with expertise located in all major regions.

“Historically, there has been a greater emphasis on the regional market, however this organizational alignment will help improve performance and increase focus on the needs of pharmaceutical ingredient customers and suppliers, as well as reinforce our commitment to being a responsible solutions provider," said Matthew Ottaway, Univar Solutions’ vice president of focused industries in EMEA.

Tobias Mesecke, director of pharmaceutical ingredients in EMEA, added that the change was made to adapt to the needs of the market and provide a greater depth of focus.

Univar Solutions already operates a dedicated industry vertical model across EMEA for markets such as beauty & personal care, food ingredients and coatings, and adhesives, sealants & elastomers.

Separately, the company announced in early March that it had purchased certain assets from Mosaic’s hydrofluorosilicic acid (HFS) business late last year.

Under the terms of the deal, Univar Solutions assumed certain of Mosaic’s customer contracts, rail and supply chain agreements, expanding and strengthening its capabilities to serve municipal drinking water plants.

“We’re excited to build onto our already robust HFS business and market-leading water treatment capabilities. With the addition of these new capabilities, we are well positioned to help customers and supplies solve their complex water treatment issues,” said Brian Jurcak, Univar Solutions vice president of product management.