Sustainability isn’t just good for the environment, it’s good for business. Under the Commercial pillar of our 2030 sustainability goals, our customers' needs are our north star. Our priority is delivering the sustainable solutions our clients need, with the transparency that makes real, credible growth possible. Start with the chemicals in your supply chain, and the improvements ripple through every part of your business; better sustainability outcomes, stronger bottom line. Watch the video to learn more about our 2030 goals and what they mean for you.
Univar Solutions
Chemical Manufacturing
Downers Grove, IL 282,750 followers
A global leader in specialty chemical and ingredient distribution
About us
Univar Solutions is a leading global chemical and ingredient distributor and provider of value added services to customers across a wide range of industries. With a vast supplier network, deep market and regulatory knowledge, world-class formulation and recipe development, unparalleled logistics know-how, and industry-leading digital tools, Univar Solutions is a committed ally to customers and suppliers, helping them anticipate, navigate, and leverage meaningful growth opportunities.
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http://www.univarsolutions.com
External link for Univar Solutions
- Industry
- Chemical Manufacturing
- Company size
- 5,001-10,000 employees
- Headquarters
- Downers Grove, IL
- Type
- Public Company
- Founded
- 1924
- Specialties
- Industries served: agricultural chemicals, biofuels, chemical manufacturing, coatings, compounding, energy, food, forestry, mining, pharmaceutical, personal care, pest control, waste management, water treatment, agriculture, chemical distribution, adhesives, and Clean Foods
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Updates
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Today, we're excited to welcome H.M. Royal, Inc, a highly respected 101-year-old family-owned specialty distributor of rubber, plastic, and adhesive additives, to Ingredients + Specialties from Univar Solutions. This addition to our Performance Materials business strengthens our presence in the United States with complementary products, deep technical expertise, and long-standing customer and supplier relationships. As we begin this next chapter together, we're building on more than a century of industry knowledge, trusted partnerships, and customer-focused service. We look forward to growing together while continuing to deliver the expertise and support our customers and supplier partners rely on. Learn more about this news: https://bit.ly/4bWTUv2
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Today, we’re proud to welcome InterPur Chemicals to the Ingredients + Specialties from Univar Solutions division in EMEA. Interpur brings deep experience in polyurethane and powder coating solutions, further strengthening our Performance Materials business across EMEA. Together, we’ll continue helping customers and supplier partners navigate changing market needs with the specialty products, technical support, and local expertise they rely on. We look forward working together as one team and building on the relationships that Interpur has established throughout the region. Read the full announcement and learn more about the opportunities this acquisition creates for customers and supplier partners across EMEA: https://bit.ly/44Sg4e8
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We're proud to share that Univar Solutions was named to Newsweek's World’s Greenest Companies 2026 List! Univar Solutions receives recognition for the second consecutive year due to its continued commitment to environmental stewardship, commercial excellence, social responsibility, and strong governance practices. The recognition is based on an evaluation of publicly available data and was conducted in collaboration with Plant-A Insights and GIST Impact, highlighting organizations making measurable efforts to reduce their environmental impact and advance sustainability. See the 2026 list here: https://bit.ly/4wkLHZX
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Have you heard? We're hiring a new Smart Acids co-host. The candidates we recently talked to brought a wide range of qualifications, including: 🗣️ Public speaking experience 📖 Historical significance 🤔 Endless curiosity 🏆 Competitive spirit 🎤 Celebrity-level confidence Who got the callback? 🎙️ Watch the auditions to see which candidate earned an official tryout with Andrew Erickson —and be sure to subscribe so you don't miss the next surprise guest in the Smart Acids chair: https://bit.ly/3SACzOu
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ExxonMobil Product Solutions Company Fluids 2025 Distributor Award Winner for the LAMEX region. This accomplishment is the result of the collective effort of everyone in our organization: from those in the field and operations to those who enable planning, coordination, and delivery of solutions to our customers. More than a prize, it strengthens our determination to continue building trusted relationships, driving excellence, and creating value for our strategic partners. We remain focused on our goal: making a difference with every delivery.
We’re excited to recognize Univar Solutions Mexico as the ExxonMobil Product Solutions Company Fluids 2025 Distributor Award Winner for the LAMEX region. Univar Solutions Mexico’s success stems from delivering high service quality to customers. Their professionalism and consistent investments strengthened our partnership and drove expansion in the region. A big congratulations to the Univar Solutions Mexico team! https://lnkd.in/gaSpepDB
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In a recent Investment Reports interview with Newsweek, Bob Craycraft, CEO of our Chemical Distribution & Services business, shared how we're applying artificial intelligence, advanced digital capabilities, and deep industry expertise to create greater value for customers and supplier partners around the world. From supporting the growth of critical industries such as data centers to simplifying supply chains through custom blending and value-added services, we're focused on helping our partners operate more efficiently and effectively, As we look ahead, we're excited about the opportunities to combine our global network, technical expertise, and digital capabilities to help customers solve challenges, unlock growth, and prepare for what's next. Read the full interview: https://bit.ly/4oWidyw #ChemicalDistribution #Innovation #AI #SupplyChain #ReliabilityThatDelivers #DigitalTransformation
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ICIS recently spotlighted Univar Solutions and the leaders helping shape what’s next. David Jukes, Nick Powell, Bob Craycraft, and Brian Jurcak shared how they’re navigating today’s environment—from shifting trade dynamics to strengthening supplier partnerships and staying closely aligned with customer needs. Across it all, the focus is clear: keep our customers supplied and supported, while helping our supplier partners reach the markets that matter. We’re also proud to be named again to the ICIS Top 100 Chemical Distributors list. This recognition reflects what matters most to us: showing up with reliable supply when and where customers need it, especially when conditions are anything but predictable. Take a look at the full feature: https://bit.ly/4amLZ9K
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As sustainability expectations shift, we can help you find the right balance between performance and carbon reduction with access to low-carbon solutions such as Dow's Decarbia™ portfolio. These sustainable and natural products are designed to help reduce carbon impact while maintaining the performance required across a range of applications, backed by the technical support to put them to work. See how Decarbia™ solutions can fit into your formulations: https://bit.ly/43xdUA5
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Behind every harvest is a series of complex factors that can make or break a crop's quality and yield. The goal is to balance these factors for: 🌱Healthier soils 🌾Stronger, more resilient crops 📈Higher yields to meet global demand At Univar Solutions, we apply chemistry, expertise, and logistics to turn uncontrolled variables into competitive advantages for our agricultural partners. Because growing the future takes more than products. It takes partnership. ▶️ Watch the video to learn more: https://bit.ly/4g5jxwT #agriculture #agrochemicals #agriculturechemistry #reliabilitythatdelivers