Univar Solutions Brasil Ltda., a subsidiary of Univar Solutions LLC, has announced a significant expansion of its partnership with Calumet Refining, LLC. This collaboration will introduce Calumet’s innovative Versagel brand ingredients to Brazil's competitive and rapidly growing beauty and personal care sector.
The enhanced partnership between Univar Solutions' Ingredients + Specialties division and Calumet aims to deliver unparalleled value to Brazilian cosmetic and personal care manufacturers. Versagel technology, a patented system for thickening and gelling, is designed to elevate the quality and performance of a wide range of products. Key benefits for the Brazilian market include:
- Improved Product Performance: Enhancing the texture and stability of cosmetic and personal care formulations.
- Enhanced Hydration: Creating a protective film barrier for superior skin moisture.
- Versatile Applications: Available in various viscosities to suit diverse product needs.
- Fragrance Retention & Waterproofing: Offering added value for high-performance formulations.
"Expanding our portfolio with Versagel specialty ingredients—and serving as the exclusive distributor in Brazil—reflects the deep trust and strong partnership between Ingredients + Specialties from Univar Solutions and Calumet," said Jorge Buckup, president of Latin America for Univar Solutions. "At Univar Solutions, we're committed to delivering value to both our customers and supplier partners. That commitment drives meaningful collaboration, and when customers seek innovative, high-impact, and sustainable beauty and personal care solutions, solidifies us as their first and best choice."
"Strengthening our collaboration with Univar Solutions will help us deliver cutting-edge solutions like the Versagel specialty product line to a larger customer base in Brazil," stated Eduardo Ortega, director of global sales–LATAM for Calumet. "Together, we can enhance our agility and market response, empowering our customers to swiftly meet consumer trends with effective ingredient solutions and products that exceed their expectations in terms of quality, performance, and sustainability."
"We're excited to team up with Calumet to bring the Versagel line to our customers in Brazil," said James Peterson, global vice president of Care for Univar Solutions. "Versagel is more than just a new addition—it represents a significant step forward in the innovation and quality of cosmetic and personal care formulations. These ingredients strengthen our beauty and personal care portfolio in Brazil and empower our customers to elevate their products with some of the most advanced solutions available. As we continue to meet the evolving needs of the beauty industry, our relationship with Calumet helps strengthen our position as the go-to partner in this dynamic and fast-moving market."
