Univar named exclusive distributor for Magnesia in Czech Republic and Slovakia

13 July 2012

ROTTERDAM, The Netherlands – July 13, 2012 – Univar Inc., a leading global chemical distributor announced today it has signed an exclusive deal with Magnesia GmbH to distribute its entire range of food and pharmaceutical products in the Czech Republic and Slovakia. This builds on the success of an existing exclusive distribution agreement in Hungary.

The deal includes Magnesia’s range of MagGran® neutraceuticals consisting of granulated magnesium and calcium compounds typically used in pharmaceuticals, abrasives, ceramics, cosmetics, fertilizers, and plastics. The ingredients optimise production flow, saving time and cost due to the benefit of increased processing speed and greater product stability.

“Quality and service are the most important elements to the end user in the pharmaceutical and food sectors so we are very pleased to have Magnesia as part of our portfolio,” says Balázs Kiss, general manager, Univar CEE South. “We are already seeing strong demand for the MagGran range within the region and are confident it will prove to be a popular feature in our portfolio.”

“We have been impressed with Univar’s capabilities in the Hungarian market and feel this is the right moment to expand our relationship. Having access to customers in the Czech Republic and Slovakia through Univar’s already well-established local operations will give us a strong foothold in this important region which we will look to grow in future,” explains Angela Wolter, area sales manager, Magnesia GmbH. “Univar’s specialist knowledge in this sector and established track record in the region will provide enhanced support and service for our customers.”