Les actualités de DKSH FRANCE (Matières Premières, équipements et machines)

DKSH France has been awarded with the Platinum EcoVadis Certification for their commitment to sustainability. With a score of 80 points, DKSH France ranks among the top 1% of of the best-rated companies in France, proving that sustainable development is an integral part of DKSH’s mindset and strategy.

Miribel, France, November 9, 2023 – DKSH France, a leading distributor of specialty chemicals and ingredients for the food, cosmetic, pharmaceutical, and chemical industries, has been recognized with the platinum medal from the sustainability rating agency EcoVadis for the second time. According to their independent assessment method, DKSH France ranks within the top 1 percent of the best-rated companies in France for their ethical practices as well as social and environmental performance. EcoVadis’ methodology rates companies according to different sustainability criteria divided into the four principal areas: environment, labor and human rights, ethics as well as sustainable procurement.

The recognition awards the results of the company's actions over several years to advance business practices in line with sustainability, one of DKSH Group's core corporate values. The company's strategy is based on four fundamental pillars: employee development, sustainable supply chains, carbon neutrality and positive local impact.

DKSH France has scored the Platinum award this year by taking additional actions including:

• Implementation of additional policies and measures applicable at local level
• Adhesion to UN Global Compact at Group level (learn more)
• Deployment of a system for rating our suppliers on their environmental and social practices (learn more)
• Actions to raise people awareness of energy saving and climate actions

Marie-Paule Guay, Manager, Sustainability France, in charge of sustainable development projects for DKSH France, said: “This year we have expanded our CSR team which has enabled us further improve our actions and work in depth on environmental and supply chain topics in synergy with the sustainable development teams at a Group level.”

Jean-Dominique Foulon, Managing Director of DKSH France, commented: “We are honored to be awarded, for the second time, with the platinum rating by EcoVadis. This recognition demonstr ates our commitment to sustainable development on multiple levels and highlights the valuable work and actions implemented over several years now by our team, in close collaboration with our partners and customers who help us progress daily.”

Irene Davalos, Director Digital and Sustainability at DKSH’s Business Unit Performance Materials added: “DKSH France serves as an inspiration for the rest of DKSH, setting the path for the entire company as we continue our mission to lead by example in building a more sustainable future.”

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About DKSH 
DKSH’s purpose is to enrich people’s lives. For more than 150 years, we have been delivering growth for companies in Asia and beyond across our Business Units Healthcare, Consumer Goods, Performance Materials, and Technology. As a leading Market Expansion Services provider, we offer sourcing, market insights, marketing and sales, eCommerce, distribution and logistics as well as after-sales services. DKSH is a participant of the United Nations Global Compact and adheres to its principles-based approach to responsible business. Listed on the SIX Swiss Exchange, DKSH operates in 37 markets with 32,600 specialists, generating net sales of CHF 11.3 billion in 2022. The DKSH Business Unit Performance Materials distributes specialty chemicals and ingredients for food, pharmaceutical, personal care, and various industrial applications. With 53 innovation centers and regulatory support worldwide, we create cutting-edge formulations that comply with local regulations. With around 1,650 specialists, the Business Unit generated net sales of CHF 1.5 billion in 2022. www.dksh.com/pm

With a score of 77 points, DKSH France ranks among the top 1% of companies in the sector, proving that sustainable development is an integral part of DKSH’s mindset.

Miribel, France, March 16, 2022 – DKSH France, a leading distributor of specialty chemicals and ingredients for the chemical, cosmetic, food, and pharmaceutical industries, has been recognized with the platinum medal from the French rating agency EcoVadis. According to their independent assessment method, DKSH France ranks within the top 1 percent of the best-rated companies for their ethical practices as well as social and environmental performance. EcoVadis’ methodology rates companies according to different sustainability criteria divided into the four main areas: environment, labor and human rights, ethics as well as sustainable procurement.

Marking the fifth year of evaluation by EcoVadis and after having collected four gold medals previously, DKSH France has reached the highest accolade of the platinum medal. The award is testament to the company’s continuous efforts to advance its sustainable business practices in line with the DKSH Group’s core corporate value of Sustainability, by reliably and responsibly contributing to the development of markets and communities on a local level.

DKSH France has scored the Platinum award by making considerable improvements among the three pillars of DKSH’s Sustainability Framework, namely: “Our People – Our Partners – Our Planet”, including the following achievements:

• Significant increase in the certified product portfolio
• Attainment of the RSPO license, the global standard for sustainable palm oil
• Implementation of an adequate traceability system
• Deployment of CSR policy for manufacturing partners
• Enhancement of CO2 compensation with replanting program

Marie-Paule Guay, Manager, Business Support, in charge of Sustainability development projects for DKSH France, commented: “This year, we have made particular progress in the areas of responsible procurement practices and environmental topics. We have, for example, implemented a Supplier Code of Conduct, ensuring that our standards are adhered to along the value chain. In addition, we have combined our initiative for CO2 compensation with our participation in a replanting program in France for a more positive and local impact. We are proud to have been recognized for our achievements by Ecovadis with their platinum award.”

Jean-Dominique Foulon, Managing Director of DKSH France, added: “We are honored to be awarded with the platinum rating by EcoVadis. This recognition demonstrates our commitment to sustainable development on multiple levels. DKSH France’s excellent result highlights the valuable work and actions implemented over several years by our team, in close collaboration with our partners and customers who help us progress on a daily basis.”

To support its Group-wide sustainability goals for achieving 35% carbon reduction by 2025 and climate neutrality by 2030 in its own operations, DKSH Business Unit Performance Materials will focus on a number of objectives such as responsible procurement, the development of a sustainable product portfolio, and the implementation of measures to reduce carbon footprint internally and with distribution and logistics partners, while also promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion for its workforce. 

About DKSH 
DKSH’s purpose is to enrich people’s lives. For more than 150 years, we have been delivering growth for companies in Asia and beyond across our Business Units Healthcare, Consumer Goods, Performance Materials, and Technology. As a leading Market Expansion Services provider, we offer sourcing, market insights, marketing and sales, eCommerce, distribution, and logistics as well as after-sales services. Listed on the SIX Swiss Exchange, DKSH operates in 36 markets with 33,100 specialists, generating net sales of CHF 11.1 billion in 2021. The DKSH Business Unit Performance Materials distributes specialty chemicals and ingredients for food, pharmaceutical, personal care, and various industrial applications. With 48 innovation centers and regulatory support worldwide, we create cutting-edge formulations that comply with local regulations. With around 1,370 specialists, the Business Unit generated net sales of CHF 1.3 billion in 2021. www.dksh.com/pm

DKSH a conclu un accord de distribution exclusive avec Elementis pour fournir ses ingrédients de spécialités pour applications cosmétiques en France.
 
Miribel, le 1 octobre 2020 - DKSH va assurer les ventes, la promotion, la distribution, la logistique et la gestion de clients en France pour l’ensemble des produits de spécialités dédiés aux applications cosmétiques, incluant la gamme d’agents anti-transpirants proposés par Elementis
 
Elementis est l'un des principaux fabricants de produits de spécialité pour applications cosmétiques. Expert reconnu en rhéologie, Elementis est également un leader mondial des actifs anti-transpirants. Le portefeuille de produits « vert » d'Elementis comprend des modificateurs de rhéologie issus d'argile naturelle et des ingrédients actifs bio-fonctionnels.
 
Conforté par une collaboration longue de 40 ans avec DKSH, Elementis a à nouveau confié à DKSH le développement de son activité cosmétique, cette fois-ci pour la France. C’est grâce au vaste réseau de distribution de DKSH, à ses solides compétences en vente, en marketing et en logistique, à son large portefeuille de clients et acteurs fabricants du secteur cosmétique en France ainsi que son expertise reconnue en tant que partenaire stratégique sur de nombreux marchés clés asiatiques et européens.
 
«Nous sommes ravis chez Elementis d'avoir un seul distributeur exclusif pour toute notre activité cosmétique en France et d'étendre notre partenariat avec DKSH dans ce pays important. Ils ont une structure adéquate pour prendre en charge toutes nos gammes de produits dans ce secteur et nous sommes convaincus qu’ils fourniront un excellent service aux clients de ce marché », explique Mihaja Randriamahazomanana, Directrice des ventes Personal Care à Elementis pour la région EMEA.
 
Olivier Patricola, Director, Personal Care Industry Europe, Performance Materials, DKSH a ajouté : « Nous sommes ravis de pouvoir proposer le portefeuille de produits Elementis à nos clients en France. Nos clients pourront bénéficier des produits de haute performance d'Elementis, ainsi que d’une expertise technique partagée, du soutien de nos équipes commerciales et de nos spécialistes techniques basés dans notre laboratoire d’innovations, à Lyon.
 
 
À propos d'Elementis
Elementis est une société mondiale de spécialités chimiques cotée en Bourse à Londres et a réalisé en 2019 un chiffre d'affaires de 874 millions de dollars. La société est connue pour son expertise en rhéologie et en ingrédients bio-fonctionnels naturels et possède la plus grande source d’argile naturelle hectorite de haute qualité au monde. Elementis se concentre sur l'innovation scientifique et le développement de produits qui améliorent la performance et la valeur des produits des clients sur les marchés du soin, des enrobages et de l'énergie. Visitez www.elementis.com pour plus d'informations.
 
À propos de DKSH
DKSH est le principal fournisseur en Market Expansion Services avec un accent sur l'Asie. Le Groupe aide les entreprises à se développer dans les Business Units Santé, Biens de consommation, Matériaux de Performance et Technologie. Le portefeuille de services couvre l'approvisionnement, la connaissance du marché, le marketing et les ventes, le commerce électronique, la distribution et la logistique ainsi que les services après-vente. Coté publiquement à la SIX Swiss Exchange, le Groupe est présent sur 36 marchés avec 33 350 spécialistes, générant un chiffre d'affaires net de 11,6 milliards de CHF en 2019. Fort de son héritage suisse, DKSH est profondément enraciné en Asie-Pacifique depuis 1865. La Business Unit DKSH Performance Materials distribue des produits chimiques de spécialité et des ingrédients pour l'alimentation, la pharmacie, les soins personnels et diverses applications industrielles. Avec 46 centres d'innovation et un support réglementaire dans le monde entier, nous créons des formulations de pointe conformes aux réglementations locales. Avec environ 1100 spécialistes, la Business Unit a réalisé un chiffre d'affaires net de 1,0 milliard de francs en 2019.DKSH a conclu un accord de distribution exclusive avec Elementis pour fournir ses ingrédients de spécialités pour applications cosmétiques en France.
 
Miribel, le 1 octobre 2020 - DKSH va assurer les ventes, la promotion, la distribution, la logistique et la gestion de clients en France pour l’ensemble des produits de spécialités dédiés aux applications cosmétiques, incluant la gamme d’agents anti-transpirants proposés par Elementis
 
Elementis est l'un des principaux fabricants de produits de spécialité pour applications cosmétiques. Expert reconnu en rhéologie, Elementis est également un leader mondial des actifs anti-transpirants. Le portefeuille de produits « vert » d'Elementis comprend des modificateurs de rhéologie issus d'argile naturelle et des ingrédients actifs bio-fonctionnels.
 
Conforté par une collaboration longue de 40 ans avec DKSH, Elementis a à nouveau confié à DKSH le développement de son activité cosmétique, cette fois-ci pour la France. C’est grâce au vaste réseau de distribution de DKSH, à ses solides compétences en vente, en marketing et en logistique, à son large portefeuille de clients et acteurs fabricants du secteur cosmétique en France ainsi que son expertise reconnue en tant que partenaire stratégique sur de nombreux marchés clés asiatiques et européens.
 
«Nous sommes ravis chez Elementis d'avoir un seul distributeur exclusif pour toute notre activité cosmétique en France et d'étendre notre partenariat avec DKSH dans ce pays important. Ils ont une structure adéquate pour prendre en charge toutes nos gammes de produits dans ce secteur et nous sommes convaincus qu’ils fourniront un excellent service aux clients de ce marché », explique Mihaja Randriamahazomanana, Directrice des ventes Personal Care à Elementis pour la région EMEA.
 
Olivier Patricola, Director, Personal Care Industry Europe, Performance Materials, DKSH a ajouté : « Nous sommes ravis de pouvoir proposer le portefeuille de produits Elementis à nos clients en France. Nos clients pourront bénéficier des produits de haute performance d'Elementis, ainsi que d’une expertise technique partagée, du soutien de nos équipes commerciales et de nos spécialistes techniques basés dans notre laboratoire d’innovations, à Lyon.
 
 
À propos d'Elementis
Elementis est une société mondiale de spécialités chimiques cotée en Bourse à Londres et a réalisé en 2019 un chiffre d'affaires de 874 millions de dollars. La société est connue pour son expertise en rhéologie et en ingrédients bio-fonctionnels naturels et possède la plus grande source d’argile naturelle hectorite de haute qualité au monde. Elementis se concentre sur l'innovation scientifique et le développement de produits qui améliorent la performance et la valeur des produits des clients sur les marchés du soin, des enrobages et de l'énergie. Visitez www.elementis.com pour plus d'informations.
 
À propos de DKSH
DKSH est le principal fournisseur en Market Expansion Services avec un accent sur l'Asie. Le Groupe aide les entreprises à se développer dans les Business Units Santé, Biens de consommation, Matériaux de Performance et Technologie. Le portefeuille de services couvre l'approvisionnement, la connaissance du marché, le marketing et les ventes, le commerce électronique, la distribution et la logistique ainsi que les services après-vente. Coté publiquement à la SIX Swiss Exchange, le Groupe est présent sur 36 marchés avec 33 350 spécialistes, générant un chiffre d'affaires net de 11,6 milliards de CHF en 2019. Fort de son héritage suisse, DKSH est profondément enraciné en Asie-Pacifique depuis 1865. La Business Unit DKSH Performance Materials distribue des produits chimiques de spécialité et des ingrédients pour l'alimentation, la pharmacie, les soins personnels et diverses applications industrielles. Avec 46 centres d'innovation et un support réglementaire dans le monde entier, nous créons des formulations de pointe conformes aux réglementations locales. Avec environ 1100 spécialistes, la Business Unit a réalisé un chiffre d'affaires net de 1,0 milliard de francs en 2019.

DKSH's Business Unit Performance Materials, a leading distributor of specialty chemicals and ingredients, continues its digital journey to provide advanced sourcing solutions and cutting-edge formulation support.
Zurich, September 15, 2020 – DKSH has further strengthened its digital capabilities with the launch of its powerful new customer portal ‘Discover' (dkshdiscover.com), a one-stop solution for companies sourcing hard-to-find specialty chemicals and ingredients.

In a very short time, Discover has amassed over 10,000 unique users across Asia, Europe and the USA. Companies can now tap into a rapidly growing database of over 6,000 specialty chemicals and ingredients from over 200 approved manufacturers.

Through Discover, companies can connect with DKSH's innovation and formulation specialists from a network of 46 innovation centers worldwide. Companies can receive guidance and expertise in product development to enhance product performance and generate new business opportunities.

Discover accelerates the formulation development pipeline by providing instant access to products and technical documentation through its advanced search capabilities. Companies can compare products, request samples, create favorite lists and much more.

DKSH is committed to evolving its user experience by further investing in its digital solutions, while also continuing to provide essential product compliance advice and regulatory guidance.

DKSH knows that companies prefer to shop around when looking for products. That's why it takes an omni-channel approach by also featuring its products on the leading online marketplaces for specialty chemicals and ingredients. Now companies can find what they need in an instant and receive industry-leading guidance on how to best use the products they source from DKSH.

Through an integrated network of digital systems, DKSH remains operationally agile and can better understand the needs of its customers. DKSH finds new applications for products, offers state-of-the-art digital reporting and provides advanced analytics for real-time marketing intelligence. All of these services combined enable DKSH's business partners to stay ahead and remain competitive, especially in challenging times.

Thomas Sul, Co-Head Business Unit Performance Materials, DKSH, commented: “We are very pleased to continue to accelerate our digital journey in line with our global strategy. We look forward to further supporting our business partners with their innovation and formulation needs and to working with them to discover exciting new opportunities for their products.”
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  About DKSH
DKSH is the leading Market Expansion Services provider with a focus on Asia. The Group helps companies to grow across the Business Units Healthcare, Consumer Goods, Performance Materials and Technology. The service portfolio covers sourcing, market insights, marketing and sales, eCommerce, distribution and logistics as well as after-sales services. Publicly listed on the SIX Swiss Exchange, the Group operates in 36 markets with 33,350 specialists, generating net sales of CHF 11.6 billion in 2019. With its Swiss heritage, DKSH has been deeply rooted in Asia Pacific since 1865. The DKSH Business Unit Performance Materials distributes specialty chemicals and ingredients for food, pharmaceutical, personal care and various industrial applications. With 46 innovation centers and regulatory support worldwide, we create cutting-edge formulations that comply with local regulations. With around 1,100 specialists, the Business Unit generated net sales of CHF 1.0 billion in 2019.

DKSH has partnered with Weylchem International to exclusively distribute Weylchem’s advanced personal care ingredients in select markets throughout Europe and Asia.

   

Zurich, Switzerland, July 3, 2019 – DKSH’s Business Unit Performance Materials, a leading ingredients and specialty chemicals distributor, has partnered with Weylchem to provide advanced ingredients for personal care applications in France, Spain, Portugal, Poland, Belgium, Netherlands, Luxembourg, China (incl. Hong Kong and Taiwan), India, Indonesia, Japan, Malaysia, Myanmar, Philippines, South Korea,  Thailand and Vietnam.

 

Under the agreement, DKSH will market, sell, distribute and provide logistic services for Weylchem’s wide portfolio including:

• WeylCare Allantoin, a proven active ingredient for cell protection (incl. Allantoin EP/USP)
• WeylCare ATBS, a novel rheology modifier with outstanding skin feel properties
• WeylCare OctaPB and HexaPB, both non-ionic, surface-active agents, predominantly used as preservative support and booster in parabene-free formulations

 

DKSH was entrusted with Weylchem’s portfolio thanks to its network of 15 innovation centers for the personal care industry, on-the-ground regulatory expertise and large customer base of cosmetics manufacturers in Europe and Asia.

 

Roland Kraut, Vice President Global Personal Care Industry, DKSH, commented: “We are very pleased to exclusively partner with Weylchem. Their superior rheology modifiers are a natural fit for our portfolio of innovative personal care ingredients. Our large customer base in Europe and Asia will greatly benefit from formulating with them. We look forward to a long and successful partnership with Weylchem.”

 

Gerhard Köppikus, Sales Director Consumer Care at Weylchem performance products, added: “We are more than happy to announce DKSH as our partner in APAC and core European markets in personal care. DKSH has the technical and commercial capabilities to increase the footprint of Weylchem’s performance products in these important markets. We are sure that DKSH will bring sustainable value both to Weylchem’s performance products and their customers.”

About Weylchem

WeylChem is a platform of the International Chemical Investors Group (ICIG) and produces complex, highly sophisticated chemical products in their plants in Frankfurt, Wiesbaden, Lamotte (France) and Cincinnati, Ohio. Our customers are leading manufacturers coming from the Agro-, Polymer, Detergents and Cosmetic industry. International Chemical Investors Group (ICIG) is a fast growing, privately owned company active in acquisition of mid-size chemical- pharma companies mostly from large companies owning leading positions in competitive niche markets. ICIG is interested in long term development and growth and is continuously acquiring in the chemical industry to strengthen their market position. Currently ICIG is looking at 30 entities in EU and USA with total 6000 employees and a turnover of 2 bill €.

 

About DKSH

DKSH is the leading Market Expansion Services provider with a focus on Asia. The Group helps other companies and brands to grow in the Consumer Goods, Healthcare, Performance Materials and Technology sectors. DKSH’s portfolio of services includes sourcing, market insights, marketing and sales, distribution and logistics as well as after-sales services. Publicly listed on the SIX Swiss Exchange, the Group operates in 35 markets with 33,000 specialists, generating net sales of CHF 11.3 billion in 2018. With its strong Swiss heritage and long business tradition since 1865, DKSH is deeply rooted in Asia Pacific. The DKSH Business Unit Performance Materials distributes specialty chemicals and ingredients for food, pharmaceutical, personal care and various industrial applications. With 44 innovation centers and regulatory support worldwide, we create cutting edge formulations that comply with local regulations. With around 1,080 specialists, the Business Unit generated net sales of CHF 960.4 million in 2018.