September 8 2025, David R Brown
Azelis strengthens its footprint in Switzerland with the acquisition of Distona AG
Azelis, a leading global distributor of speciality chemicals and food ingredients, has acquired 100% of the shares of Distona AG, a distributor of industrial chemicals located in Switzerland. The addition of Distona strengthens Azelis' footprint in Switzerland - expanding its salesforce, growing its customer base, broadening its product portfolio, and leveraging synergies across its combined businesses in the region.
Joining forces with Distona strengthens our presence in Switzerland and aligns perfectly with our strategy of consolidating the business through targeted acquisitions
Marnik Tack
COO at Azelis EMEA
Founded in 2014, Distona has established itself as a trusted partner in the Swiss market for the CASE (Coatings, Adhesives, Sealants and Elastomers), AM&A (Advanced Materials & Additives), and Lubricants & Metalworking Fluids industries, serving over 150 customers. Headquartered in Rapperswil-Jona, close to Zurich, Distona's proximity and complementary capabilities make it a strategic addition to the Azelis group, enhancing access to the Swiss industrial chemicals market. Distona is supported by a team of six full-time professionals, including three experienced sales specialists, who bring extensive market knowledge and a solid network of customer relationships.
Daniel Altorfer and David Nipkow, co-owners at Distona, commented: “This is an exciting new chapter for our company. By becoming part of the Azelis group, we gain access to greater expertise, innovation, and a strong portfolio that will enhance our own business and will create more value for our customers. We're excited to work together, bringing the most innovative and sustainable solutions to our partners in the Industrial Chemicals market segments.”
Marnik Tack, COO at Azelis EMEA, added: “Joining forces with Distona strengthens our presence in Switzerland and aligns perfectly with our strategy of consolidating the business through targeted acquisitions. We share the same values and are committed to creating new opportunities for growth. We are delighted to welcome Distona to the Azelis team and look forward to building on their strong foundation together.”
About Azelis
Azelis is a leading distributor of speciality chemicals and food ingredients present in over 65 countries across the globe with over 4,300 employees. Our knowledgeable teams of industry, market and technical experts are each dedicated to a specific market within Life Sciences and Industrial Chemicals. We offer a lateral value chain of complementary products to more than 62,000 customers, supported by +2,800 principal relationships, creating a turnover of €4.2 billion (2024). Azelis Group NV is listed on Euronext Brussels under ticker AZE.
Source(s): Azelis Press Release
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