The worldwide specialty chemicals supplier has obtained a controlling share in Anders, a South American leader and regional specialty chemical distributor.
Anders supplies specialty chemicals, food components, supplies, and machinery from top global providers, catering to a wide array of life science (Personal, Home Care and Hygiene; Pharmaceutical and Veterinary; Food and Nutrition) and industrial segments (Coatings, Inks and Adhesives; Converting and Packaging; Construction and Asphalt; Plastics; Paper and Water Treatment, among others). Founded in 1964, the business is currently managed by the third generation under Peter Anders Hornung’s guidance. Based in Lima, Peru, it also maintains branches in Bolivia, Ecuador, Chile, Colombia and Argentina, as well as activities in Uruguay and Paraguay.
The purchase of this genuinely pan-Latin American entity enhances Safic-Alcan’s current business in Brazil.
“We now possess a significant presence throughout Latin America, and we anticipate persisting in delivering worth to our customers and providers in the area. With our additional businesses in the USA, Canada, and Mexico, Safic-Alcan reaffirms its aim to be a vital player in the Americas in the years ahead,” commented Yann Lissilour, CEO, Safic-Alcan Group.
Based in Paris La Défense, with 38 locations, more than 850 staff members, and a 2024 revenue of EUR 907 million, Safic-Alcan provides technical and pioneering resolutions across diverse sectors such as rubber, coatings, thermoplastics, cosmetics & personal care, pharmaceuticals, and others.
