Azelis and Imerys Will Expand Distribution in Europe
The expanded distribution partnership will become effective across Central and Eastern Europe on December 1, 2026.
Updated on Sept. 23, 2026 in Chemistry
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Azelis and Imerys have entered a new agreement to distribute mineral solutions throughout Central and Eastern Europe and the Balkans beginning December 1, 2026. This expansion covers specialized products for the plastics, adhesives, sealants, and paints and coatings industries.
Why it matters
The partnership is designed to streamline supply chains and accelerate growth for industrial mineral customers in these regions by leveraging existing infrastructure. This agreement builds upon the established collaboration between the two companies in the UK, Türkiye, the Middle East, and Africa.
The expansion covers mineral solutions utilized in three primary chemical segments: plastics, adhesives and sealants, and paints and coatings. The agreement encompasses operations in 11 countries, including Poland, the Czech Republic, Slovakia, Romania, Moldova, Bulgaria, Serbia, North Macedonia, Croatia, Slovenia, and Bosnia-Herzegovina.
The players
Azelis
A global distributor of specialty chemicals and food ingredients that offers technical formulation services and supply chain integration.
Imerys
A multinational company specializing in mineral-based specialty solutions for industrial applications including plastics and coatings.
The details
Azelis will integrate Imerys mineral additives into its existing portfolio for CASE—Coatings, Adhesives, Sealants, and Elastomers—and AM&A—Advanced Materials and Additives. The integration relies on Azelis providing regional formulation services and technical expertise to adapt these mineral solutions for local manufacturers. By consolidating logistics and technical support, the firms aim to reduce the complexity of supply chains for chemical users in the target regions.
Timeline
December 1, 2026: The distribution agreement between Azelis and Imerys becomes effective.
The Tech Race
The expansion follows a documented industry trend of consolidating chemical distribution networks to increase regional efficiency. By scaling their existing partnership into new territories, Azelis and Imerys are positioning themselves to capture market share from regional competitors currently serving the plastics and coatings sectors.
Manufacturers of plastics, adhesives, and coatings in the affected regions will gain access to a unified technical support and supply network starting in December 2026. This transition simplifies the procurement process by providing a single point of contact for Imerys mineral solutions.
The takeaway
This partnership highlights the ongoing shift toward integrated, localized distribution models in the specialty chemicals sector. Stakeholders should monitor the operational launch on December 1, 2026, to assess changes in lead times for mineral solutions in Central and Eastern Europe.
Further reading
For broader trends in chemical distribution and material science, explore our coverage in Chemistry.
Source note: This article includes information reported by European Coatings.
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