Safic-Alcan, a major distributor of specialty chemicals, announces that it has acquired a majority stake in Anders, a regional specialty chemical distributor, leader in South America.

Headquartered in Lima, Anders has offices in Bolivia, Ecuador, Chile, Colombia and Argentina, as well as operations in Uruguay and Paraguay. This footprint positions Anders as a truly pan–Latin American player and the perfect complement to Safic-Alcan’s existing operations in Brazil.

Anders distributes specialty chemicals, food ingredients, consumables, and equipment from leading global suppliers, serving a broad range of life science and industrial sectors.

With its solid market position and strong local expertise, Anders has become a trusted partner for customers and suppliers throughout Latin America.

“We are thrilled to have the opportunity to continue the legacy created by Peter, his father Peter Sr. and grandfather Eugenio before him. We now have a formidable presence across Latin America, and we look forward to continuing to bring value to our clients and suppliers in the region.With our additional companies in the USA, Canada and Mexico, Safic-Alcan confirms its intention to be a key player in the Americas for years to come “stated Yann Lissillour, CEO of the Safic-Alcan Group.

“Together with Peter, Horst, Gaby, Florian, Jaime and the whole team of Anders, we look forward to continuing to grow and solidify their leadership in the region” continued Laurent Nataf, Managing Director Mergers and Acquisitions.

“Their upcoming new Technology Center supported by 7 application laboratories will be another milestone to strive for best-in-class service for customers and principals alike,” added Marie Graet, M&A Manager.

“Anders recently celebrated its 60th anniversary, a reflection of its sustainable growth, long-standing relationships with customers and principals, and the dedication and commitment of its team. By bringing together the Anders family and the Safic-Alcan family, we are building an even stronger company. We are enthusiastic about the future, as we share the same core values of trust, responsibility, expertise, and entrepreneurship,” said Mr. Peter Anders Hornung, Managing Director of Anders.