DOWNERS GROVE, Ill. , Oct. 17, 2024 /PRNewswire-HISPANIC PR WIRE/ — ChemPoint LLC (“ChemPoint”), a subsidiary of Univar Solutions LLC (“Univar Solutions” or “The Company”), a leading global provider of user solutions of specialty ingredients and chemicals, and PLZ Corp (“PLZ”) are pleased to announce their new partnership for the sales, marketing and distribution of PLZ’s industry leading food release agents and egg wash substitutes. The collaboration between PLZ, a North American leader in the manufacture of specialty aerosol products, and Univar Solutions will cover a broad geographic region including the United States, Canada, Mexico, South America and the Caribbean.
Austin Nichols, president of ChemPoint, expressed enthusiasm for the new partnership, saying, “We are pleased to expand our supplier network to include PLZ Corp. This partnership will allow ChemPoint to penetrate the food release market and more importantly, to provide PLZ with the expanded expertise and reach that can help improve market growth, service levels and the overall customer experience for their products.”
Par-Way Tryson Company, now part of the PLZ Corp family, is known for manufacturing a strong portfolio of food processing aids and ingredients. As part of the new agreement, ChemPoint will offer Vegalene® food release agents, Bak-klene® bread and cake release agents, Par-Way® food processing agents and Bake-Sheen® egg wash substitutes .
Nick LeVasseur, senior national sales director at PLZ Corp, stated, “PLZ Corp, formerly Par-Way Tryson, is very excited about our partnership with ChemPoint. As our distribution partner for bulk/industrial ingredients, ChemPoint’s extensive network footprint will allow our industry-leading release products and furnace solutions to reach a wider audience. With PLZ’s focus on manufacturing, ChemPoint will be able to handle the shipping portion of arenas that PLZ cannot always reach.
ChemPoint is committed to providing high quality ingredients to its customers through a thorough vetting process and careful selection of manufacturing partners. The partnership with PLZ Corp further enhances ChemPoint’s commitment to providing customers with trusted ingredients. Learn more about how ChemPoint connects specialty products with the customers who need them.
About Univar Solutions
Univar Solutions is a leading global distributor of specialty chemicals and ingredients representing a leading portfolio from the world’s leading manufacturers. With the industry’s largest private transportation fleet and technical sales force, unparalleled logistics expertise, deep market and regulatory knowledge, formulation and recipe development, and leading digital tools, the company is well positioned to deliver tailored solutions and value-added services for a wide range of markets, industries and applications. While fulfilling its mission to help keep communities healthy, fed, clean and safe, Univar Solutions is committed to helping customers and suppliers innovate and focus on Growing Together. Learn more at univarsolutions.com.
About ChemPoint
ChemPoint LLC, a subsidiary of Univar Solutions LLC, is a unique distribution business providing marketing and sales services for specialty and fine chemicals in North America, Europe and Latin America. The company engages in exclusive product line relationships with leading manufacturers, providing customized solutions for more than 90 supplier partners and over 200 product lines worldwide. For more information, please visit chempoint.com.
About PLZ Corp
PLZ Corp, headquartered in Downers Grove, Illinois, is a North American leader in the manufacture of specialty aerosol products. They develop, manufacture, package and distribute more than 2,500 branded and private label products for the home, personal care, foodservice, automotive and industrial industries. For more information, please visit https://www.plzcorp.com/.
