By: ICN Bureau
Last updated : September 11, 2026 3:47 pm
New partnership expands regional lubricant and metalworking fluid additives portfolio to boost formulation, drive innovation, and improve specialty product access
Univar Solutions México has signed a new distribution agreement with LANXESS to supply high-performance additives throughout Mexico. Under the deal, Univar's Ingredients + Specialties division will distribute LANXESS's portfolio of lubricant and metalworking fluid additives, including detergents, corrosion inhibitors, antioxidants, and complete additive packages.
“Our partnership with LANXESS represents a significant step in strengthening our specialty chemicals portfolio in Mexico,” said Jorge Buckup, president of Latin America for Univar Solutions. “By combining LANXESS’s distinguished additive technologies with Univar Solutions’ robust global distribution network, diverse customer base, and strong local presence, we are well positioned to offer customers high-performance solutions that help enhance efficiency, reliability, and innovation across industrial markets. From positioning products closer to customers to accelerating delivery times, our goal is to help support and elevate the lubricants and metalworking fluids value chain throughout the region.”
Univar Solutions supplies a comprehensive portfolio of base stocks and performance additives from top manufacturers for metalworking fluids, industrial lubricants, and greases. These products deliver critical lubrication, cooling, and wear protection across the automotive, manufacturing, and transportation sectors. The partnership focuses on advanced technologies designed to satisfy modern performance, environmental, and regulatory standards.
“We are confident that this strategic collaboration with Univar Solutions will enable us to better support our specialty customers and further elevate our level of service in Mexico,” said Rafael H. Nicolas, head of sales, lubricant additives business – LATAM for LANXESS. “By combining our high-quality lubricant additives with Univar Solutions’ deep market knowledge and strong customer relationships, we aim to help customers meet demanding performance requirements. The partnership will also advance the technical offerings needed to optimize formulations and address specific application needs.”
“As customers across Mexico look to improve equipment performance and operational reliability, our expanded collaboration with LANXESS strengthens our ability to deliver the lubricant and metalworking fluid solutions they need,” said Matthew Oliver, senior vice president of Performance Materials for Univar Solutions. “This agreement reflects our commitment to bringing advanced technologies, technical expertise, and dependable supply to market."