Ashland has signed up IMCD for the exclusive distribution of its personal and home care ingredients in the United States, effective 1 April.
The new partnership includes the entire Ashland product portfolio across skin, hair, oral and home care, microbial protection and biofunctional actives.
Ashland said it is committed to innovation, bringing novel, superior products to the industry and providing best-in-class customer experience and the collaboration furthers mutual business goals by expanding the reach of Ashland innovations and improving overall customer experience.
“We are pleased to collaborate with IMCD in the U.S. where their technical capabilities and customer focus make them an ideal partner,” added Cameron Abid, general manager, personal care North America, Ashland.
“Partnering with IMCD aligns with our innovate and globalize strategy and expands our leading position in this growing market.”
IMCD US is headquartered in Ohio with beauty and personal care experts and laboratories in Miami and Los Angeles – allowing coast-to-coast support to its partners.
“We are proud to partner with Ashland and bring their portfolio to customers in the US,” said Ian Lawrence, vice president of beauty and personal care, IMCD US.
“By combining the Ashland innovative offering with our formulatory expertise and commercial insight, we are strengthening our ability to support customers with high-value solutions,” he added.
“We look forward to growing together with Ashland and delivering continued success for our customers.”