DOWNERS GROVE, Ill., April 17, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Univar Solutions Inc. (NYSE: UNVR) ("Univar Solutions" or "the Company"), a global chemical and ingredient distributor and provider of value-added services, announced today it has worked closely with ExxonMobil to help support the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) in its recent efforts to ensure cleanliness for TSA Transportation Security Officers (TSOs) and passengers in airports across the nation.

ExxonMobil provided thousands of gallons of isopropyl alcohol (IPA) to Univar Solutions, a key ingredient in surface cleaners and other products. Univar Solutions blended, packaged and delivered the urgently needed products to a TSA warehouse location for further distribution to domestic airports.  This helps TSA maintain workplace cleanliness in spite of COVID-19 related shortages of cleaning solvents.

"Univar Solutions is an essential company that is supplying critical products, services, and solutions during an unprecedented time," said Mark Fisher, president of USA and Canada. "With this type of greater societal impact, we're working closely with suppliers, customers, and the necessary government authorities to manage shipments and help minimize disruptions to ensure safe, reliable chemicals and ingredients supply for customers across the world."

"We are proud to join with Univar Solutions to expedite the delivery of isopropyl alcohol to TSA, helping to ensure workplace cleanliness for their security personnel in airports across the country," said Loic Vivier, senior vice president, ExxonMobil Chemical Company.

With a vast global supply chain network that is supported by world-class suppliers, customers can rely on Univar Solutions as a dependable partner.

"I want to thank ExxonMobil for quickly supplying the IPA needed for Univar Solutions to complete this shipment," said Fisher. "This product is high in demand and it's our ability to secure supply combined with our turnkey solutions that allows us to immediately meet our customers' needs.  We were able to blend, individually package, label, and ship product all under one roof. We all came together to overcome this global challenge through the combination of Univar Solutions' custom blending and packaging services with ExxonMobil's innovative expertise and they have proven to be the winning combination needed to support cleanliness measures at TSA locations across the United States."

Univar Solutions has a proven record of maintaining continuity during adverse conditions due to its depth and breadth of expertise and industry-leading sourcing options from around the world.

"As part of our core values, Univar Solutions is a place that is serious about safety, where people matter and we are valuable to others, so we do what we say and together we win," added Fisher.  "What we are doing really matters and it is great to be here for our customers and suppliers during this challenging time."

About Univar Solutions
Univar Solutions (NYSE: UNVR) is a leading global specialty chemical and ingredient distributor representing a premier portfolio from the world's leading producers. With the industry's largest private transportation fleet and North American sales force, unparalleled logistics know-how, deep market and regulatory knowledge, world-class formulation and recipe development, and leading digital tools the company is well-positioned to offer tailored solutions and value-added services to a wide range of markets, industries, and applications. Univar Solutions is committed to helping customers and suppliers innovate and grow together. Learn more at www.univarsolutions.com.

About ExxonMobil
ExxonMobil, one of the largest publicly traded international energy companies, uses technology and innovation to help meet the world's growing energy needs. ExxonMobil holds an industry-leading inventory of resources, is one of the largest refiners and marketers of petroleum products, and its chemical company is one of the largest in the world. To learn more, visit exxonmobil.com and the Energy Factor.

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