Azelis, the reference innovation service provider in the speciality chemicals and food ingredients industry, has acquired 100% of the shares of Distona AG (Distona), a distributor of industrial chemicals located in Switzerland.

Customers will benefit from a wider combined portfolio of innovative products, supported by Azelis’s leading principal partnerships, and service from a highly experienced local team.

Founded in 2014, Distona has established itself as a trusted partner in the Swiss market for the CASE (Coatings, Adhesives, Sealants and Elastomers), AM&A (Advanced Materials & Additives), and Lubricants & Metalworking Fluids industries, serving over 150 customers.

Headquartered in Rapperswil-Jona, close to Zurich, Distona’s proximity and complementary capabilities make it a strategic addition to the Azelis group, enhancing access to the Swiss industrial chemicals market. Distona is supported by a team of six full-time professionals, including three experienced sales specialists, who bring extensive market knowledge and a solid network of customer relationships.