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May 19 2022, David R Brown

Interact d.o.o. in Visoko, Bosnia Herzegovina, now officially renamed OQEMA BH

The Bosnia Herzegovina-based chemical trading company Interact d.o.o. has now been officially renamed OQEMA BH. The name change is part of the full integration process into the OQEMA Group which acquired the company in 2018. The addition of Interact extended the OQEMA Group's position into Southeast European and enabling them to serving existing as well as new customers in the region.

Most of our customers already knew that we are part of OQEMA, but now it is official, and we are proud to be a visible part of the group

Nedžad Riđić
Managing Director of OQEMA BH

OQEMA BH, formerly known as Interact d.o.o., was established in 2010 and has become a leading domestic distributor of chemicals, food additives and special products. Since its foundation, the company has been following market trends and prioritises the special needs and requirements of its customers. The company's well-maintained 4,000 m2 site, including an office building and a warehouse, is conveniently located on the Sarajevo-Visoko highway. From there, 25 employees move 7,000 tons annually for around 460 customers from Bosnia, Serbia, Montenegro and Macedonia. Furthermore, OQEMA BH also has good connections to suppliers from Turkey.

Managing Director Nedžad Riđić is happy about the name change: “Most of our customers already knew that we are part of OQEMA, but now it is official, and we are proud to be a visible part of the group.”

The OQEMA Group, founded in 1922, is celebrating its 100th anniversary this year. Founded as a small family-owned chemical manufacturer, OQEMA is now one of the top-10 chemical distributors in Europe.

About OQEMA
The OQEMA Group, founded in 1922, is celebrating its 100th anniversary this year. Founded as a small family-owned chemical manufacturer, OQEMA is now one of the top 10 chemical distributors in Europe. Almost 1,300 employees currently work for OQEMA across 45 locations in 23 countries. At the interface between chemicals manufacturers and chemical-processing industries, the OQEMA Group provides pan-European services along the supply chains, which includes procurement, product development, individual mixing, logistics and recycling. The Group has specific expertise in the technical and regulatory support of its customers. OQEMA is also the exclusive distribution partner of various renowned producers. OQEMA offers a highly dynamic and continuously expanding product portfolio of more than 14,000 products.

Source(s): OQEMA Press Release

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Visit: https://oqema.com