Univar Solutions is expanding its footprint in North America’s beauty and personal care market through a new exclusive distribution partnership with CABB Group, giving customers in the United States and Canada access to the company’s glycolic acid technologies, including GLYCOS Clear 70.
The agreement, announced through Univar Solutions’ Ingredients + Specialties (I+S) division, extends an existing relationship with CABB Group beyond EMEA into two major North American markets.
CABB Group is a contract development and manufacturing organization and fine chemicals provider serving the life sciences, personal care, crop science and specialty chemicals sectors.
“Our collaboration with the CABB Group marks an exciting step forward in expanding high-performance solutions for the beauty and personal care markets across North America,” said Nick Powell, CEO, Ingredients + Specialties from Univar Solutions.
“Together, we’re bringing deep technical expertise and proven glycolic acid capabilities to help customers create more effective, multi-benefit products. Building on our existing relationship, we’re also pleased to expand our partnership in EMEA to now include the United States and Canada.”
Glycolic acid is widely used in cosmetic and skin care formulations, particularly for its exfoliating properties and its role in products designed to improve the appearance and texture of skin, including tone and radiance.
For Univar Solutions, the addition strengthens its specialty-ingredient portfolio as the company targets growth opportunities in beauty and personal care and seeks to help customers develop differentiated formulations.
“Univar Solutions’ reach and expertise in specialty ingredients makes them the right partner to broaden the availability of our glycolic acid technologies,” said Tobias Schalow, CEO of the CABB Group.
“This exclusive partnership brings our glycolic acid to customers across the United States and Canada, helping ensure robust supply and consistent performance. Produced using renewable electricity, it reflects our commitment to sustainability without compromise. Our focus is on providing dependable solutions for the personal care industry and beyond, supporting brands that demand excellence in every formulation.”
The companies said the expanded distribution relationship is also intended to support formulation development and broader access to high-performance ingredients across key beauty and personal care applications.
“This partnership with the CABB Group reinforces our mission to help support customers with the specialty ingredients they need for product growth and brand development,” said James Peterson, global senior vice president of Care for Univar Solutions.
“Together, we can accelerate growth in critical beauty and personal care applications by expanding access to ingredients known for their adaptability and effectiveness. With our product and innovation capabilities, we’re empowering customers to develop next generation formulations across key markets.”
The partnership gives beauty and personal care manufacturers in the United States and Canada access to CABB Group’s glycolic acid portfolio through Univar Solutions, while extending the companies’ collaboration into a broader geographic market.
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