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August 24 2023, David R Brown

Global distributor network, Pluschem expands reach with new South American partner

PlusChem EEIG have announced new international partnership with Morais de Castro, a diverse family owned speciality chemicals distribution company based in Salvador, Brazil. The company joins Pluschem as an exclusive representative member in South America, effective 1st July 2023.

Morais de Castro are a perfect fit for the Pluschem group. They will act as our eyes and ears in the local marketplace in Brazil.

Dr David Salter
CEO of Pluschem EEIG

The partnership allows PlusChem to benefit from Morais de Castro' expertise in sourcing key raw materials from South America for its partners worldwide and Morais de Castro will benefit from PlusChem's global reach and efforts to to strengthen their position in the field of chemical specialties.

Dr David Salter, CEO of Pluschem EEIG commented, “Morais de Castro are a perfect fit for the Pluschem group. They will act as our eyes and ears in the local marketplace in Brazil, assisting our group in sourcing raw materials from South America, as well as selling the many specialties that we have in our group portfolio. Its a pleasure to have them onboard and they are a credit to our growing organisation.”

Founded in 1960, Morais de Castro, is a second generation, family-owned company and is a major player in chemical product distribution and resale in the Northeast, North and Southwest regions of Brazil. The company supplies to customers operating in a diverse range of markets including life sciences (cosmetics, food, pharma), CASE and construction, mining, oil & gas, paper, textiles and water treatment.

About Pluschem
Founded in 2000, PlusChem is a European-based multinational network of distributors with a particular focus in speciality and fine chemicals. With a total turnover of €1.5 billion, the independent distributor alliance is made up of five European and eight international companies, including stakeholders NCC (Ireland), Altichem (France), Goldmann (Germany) and Protea (South Africa). Key industries covered by member companies include Pharmaceutical, Food, Feed, Cosmetic, Agrochemical, Industrial, Medical polymer, Coating, Adhesive, and Rubber.

Source(s): Pluschem Press Release

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