On February 24, 2026, specialty ingredient and chemical distributor Univar Solutions announced its new exclusive distribution agreements with the CABB Group, a leading provider of contract manufacturing and fine chemicals. The new distribution agreement includes glycolic acid in select European, Middle Eastern and African markets.
“We are delighted to announce our partnership with the CABB Group in beauty and personal care and home care and industrial cleaning in EMEA, focusing jointly on efficacy and performance for customers and end consumers,” said Nick Powell, chief executive officer of Ingredients + Specialties at Univar Solutions. “This strategic alliance enhances our ability to deliver quality, innovative ingredients, and we are confident that together we can deliver greater value by offering glycolic acid solutions that meet the increasing demand for multi-purpose consumer products in the region.”
According to the company’s press release, glycolic acid is commonly used in cosmetic and skin products and treatments and is widely recognized for its efficacy in exfoliation, skin renewal, cleaning performance and moisturizing. The new partnership will include the distribution of CABB’s GLYCOS Clear 70 and GLYTECH Basic 70.
“Univar Solutions’ broad market reach, deep technical expertise and dedication to customer service make them the ideal partner to extend the availability of our products,” said CABB Group CEO Tobias Schalow. “This exclusive partnership will undoubtedly help drive the growth of glycolic acid in the EMEA market. As a global leader in specialty chemicals, CABB Group is committed to delivering consistent and reliable products in personal care and beyond. With more than 40 years of expertise in glycolic acid, the CABB Group continues to advance product quality and safety standards.
Markets in the distribution agreement include countries such as Germany, Sweden, Greece, Lithuania, Turkiye, Morocco, United Arab Emirates and Kazakhstan.
