Why Univar
If you use commodity chemicals, specialty ingredients, or both, then it's likely that Univar already serves your industry with expert technical assistance and high-quality products. As our company has grown over the last nine decades, we have continued to refine our business model to become an important resource and valued partner for our customers and suppliers worldwide.
Extensive global distribution network
Our global footprint enables us to serve more than 80,000 customers at over 250,000 delivery locations in more than 100 countries. Our comprehensive chemicals inventory and logistics network, combined with electronic ordering and shipment tracking, centralized fulfillment, and just-in-time delivery, provide significant value for both customers and suppliers.
Scale and operational efficiencies
Our geographic reach offers significant operational efficiencies in global procurement, purchasing scale and supplier relationships. As one of the world's largest independent chemical distributors, we are able to leverage our cost structure by aggregating demand and implementing best practices throughout the supply chain.
Long-standing, strong relationships with major producers
We have long-standing, in many cases decades-long, relationships with more than 2,500 chemicals producers, including the premier global manufacturers. As a preferred partner, we often purchase chemicals on favorable market terms and source scarce products from multiple producers and regions.
Broad product offering and value-added service portfolio
We provide our customers with a one-stop shop solution for their commodity and specialty chemicals needs. Our comprehensive portfolio of over 11,000 products and more than 110,000 SKUs serves customers in a diverse range of industries. We also offer value-added services, including: formulations and technical expertise, blending, mixing, repackaging, and labeling.
End market and product-specific expertise
We help our customers identify and select chemicals to enhance the performance characteristics of their end products. Our dedicated teams of professionals offer industry-specific expertise, and our specialized laboratory facilities provide formulation capabilities and analytical services.