Strengthened collaboration increases customer access to high-performing cleaning ingredients

DOWNERS GROVE, Ill., Sept. 16, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Univar Solutions USA LLC (“Univar Solutions” or “the Company”), through its Ingredients + Specialties (I+S) from Univar Solutions division, announced an expanded agreement with Dow (NYSE: DOW) to distribute advanced homecare and industrial cleaning specialty ingredients across the United States and Canada. The agreement enhances access to Dow's SupraCare™ line of polymers and specialty additives, providing formulators with innovative, multi-functional ingredients that support cleaning performance, formulation flexibility, and changing market expectations.

“Expanding our collaboration with Dow in North America with the SupraCare™ portfolio strengthens our ability to deliver differentiated chemistries that help improve cleaning efficacy, enhance formulation flexibility, and support the development of next generation homecare and industrial cleaning products,” said Danny Kenyon, sales director, Homecare & Industrial Cleaning for Univar Solutions. “Our I+S from Univar Solutions team is committed to helping our customers innovate faster with high-performance, sustainable specialty ingredients that advance the future of the cleaning industry.”

Designed for applications such as dishwashing and laundry care, Dow's SupraCare™ polymers and advanced additives provide performance benefits such as enhanced foaming, hard surface cleaning, improved sensory feel, and optimized softening. They also help improve formulation compatibility, enabling more efficient liquid and powder detergent systems.

“We are thrilled to collaborate with Univar Solutions to bring more reliable, high-quality cleaning ingredients to the North American laundry and dish market,” said Juan Pablo Watty, global cleaning platform director for Dow. “Consumers want products that offer stronger, longer-lasting performance, while businesses need quality results fast and at scale. Together, we are empowering customers with innovative solutions that deliver multi-functional benefits while meeting the need for growth, speed, and sustainability.”

Backed by the technical resources of our specialty ingredients team, customers will benefit from a combination of market insights, technical expertise, and application-driven formulation support. Through its global Solution Center network, including a flagship homecare and industrial cleaning laboratory in Houston, Texas, the Company works closely with customers to accelerate product development and bring advanced cleaning technologies to market. Combined with Dow's expertise as a global leader in materials science and sustainable, high-performance chemistries, this collaboration will help customers bring advanced cleaning solutions to market faster.

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About Univar Solutions
Univar Solutions is a leading global specialty chemical and ingredient distributor representing a premier portfolio from the world's leading producers. With one of the industry's largest private transportation fleets and technical sales force, unparalleled logistics know-how, deep market and regulatory knowledge, formulation and recipe development, and leading digital tools, the Company is well-positioned to offer tailored solutions and value-added services to a wide range of markets, industries, and applications. While fulfilling its purpose to help keep communities healthy, fed, clean, and safe, Univar Solutions is committed to helping customers and suppliers innovate and focus on Growing Together. Learn more at univarsolutions.com.

About Ingredients + Specialties from Univar Solutions
Ingredients + Specialties from Univar Solutions brings the best products, people, and results to specialty customers and suppliers seeking to power modern life. By combining science, innovation, and deep expertise with a leading specialty portfolio, we help find the solutions needed to safely improve lives and communities across the globe. Learn more at univarsolutions.com.

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