Azelis & Chemetall Expand Distribution Agreement in North America

Chemetall, the surface treatment global business unit of BASF Coatings, and Azelis, the reference innovation service provider in the specialty chemicals and food ingredients industry, have expanded their distribution partnership agreement across North America, now including the United States and Mexico in addition to Canada.

The expanded partnership underscores the complementary strengths of Azelis and Chemetall, and our shared commitment to customer excellence across North America. 

Through Azelis’s customer portals, customers across the U.S., Canada, and Mexico can easily access Chemetall’s cutting-edge, high-performance surface treatment technologies and solutions. 

These portals provide 24/7 access to download technical and safety information, place orders, and request samples.

“This expanded partnership with Azelis is an important step in strengthening Chemetall’s position across North America and advancing our long-term growth strategy,” said Karlheinz Zander, BASF’s Vice President Surface Treatment North America. “By combining Chemetall’s innovation leadership with Azelis’s market reach, digital capabilities and local technical support, we are creating a more integrated, responsive experience for our customers across the United States, Canada and Mexico. Together, we are well positioned to deliver greater value, accelerate access to our technologies and seamlessly support our customers as their needs evolve.”

Todd Cottrell, CEO of Azelis Americas, concludes, “This expanded partnership reflects our shared commitment to delivering greater value to customers across North America. By combining Chemetall’s industry-leading surface treatment technologies with Azelis’s technical expertise, local presence, and digital capabilities, we are making it easier for customers to access the solutions, information, and support they need to succeed. Together, we are creating a more connected, efficient, and responsive customer experience that helps drive growth and innovation across the market.”