Univar Solutions Selected as Distributor for Cabot Corporation's Carbon Black Products for Rubber Applications in Brazil

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The agreement strengthens Univar Solutions' portfolio of products for high-performance tires and industrial rubber applications

SÃO PAULO, April 10, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Univar Solutions Brasil Ltda., a subsidiary of Univar Solutions LLC ("Univar Solutions" or "the Company"), a leading global solutions provider to users of specialty ingredients and chemicals, today announced its Ingredients and Specialties (I+S) division has expanded its partnership with Cabot Corporation, a global specialty chemicals and performance materials supplier. The new distribution agreement focuses on Cabot's innovative carbon black products for rubber applications and supports the growing demand for high-performance reinforcing materials in automotive and industrial applications. Furthermore, it complements and strengthens the existing relationship between the two companies, with Univar Solutions distributing Cabot's specialty carbon products for Brazil's plastics and batteries markets.

"As we focus on growing our ingredients and specialties business in Latin America, establishing strong partnerships with world-class suppliers is essential for fulfilling our customers' evolving product performance requirements," said Jorge Buckup, president of Latin America for Univar Solutions. "Deepening our existing relationship with Cabot and adding carbon black products for rubber applications underscores our commitment to providing exceptional value and reinforces our dedication to serving customers across the automotive sector and industrial rubber products market."

Carbon black is a critical reinforcing agent that provides reinforcement, strength, and wear resistance in tire and industrial rubber applications. Cabot's broad technology portfolio includes ENDURE^®, PROPEL^®, REGAL^®, STERLING^®, and VULCAN^® carbon blacks for elastomer reinforcement product families. This portfolio helps deliver advanced solutions for customers in a wide range of rubber applications, such as hoses and belts, automotive weather stripping, molded rubber products, and tires.

Matthew Oliver, global vice president of Performance Materials for Univar Solutions, stated, "The relationship between Univar Solutions and Cabot continues to grow stronger over the years, and we are eager to see it expand further. Cabot represents a high level of trust and innovation in the carbon black market. With local access to products, a global supply chain network, and the combined technical expertise of both companies, customers in Brazil will benefit from exceptional service and solutions."

The I+S portfolio from Univar Solutions—one of the most trusted names in innovation and distribution—offers the essential specialty ingredients needed for brands and manufacturers to develop new and improved products that deliver results for their customers. I+S is backed by our commitment to innovation, sustainability, and quality, as well as technical support and formulation expertise to help ensure customers and suppliers are equipped to navigate the industry's rapidly changing future with confidence and creativity.

Backed by its robust transportation network, global distribution footprint, and supply chain proficiency, Univar Solutions offers a full suite of products, services, and customized solutions. This commitment to excellence is supported by technical expertise found at our global Solution Centers, including regional flagship laboratories located in São Paulo, Brazil; Mexico City, Mexico; Houston, Texas; Paris, France; Essen, Germany; and Shanghai, China, delivering innovative solutions to help customers meet the latest market trends.

Find out how Univar Solutions and Cabot are working together to increase customer access to specialty carbon black products in Brazil.

About Univar Solutions
Univar Solutions 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 technical sales force, unparalleled logistics know-how, deep market and regulatory knowledge, 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. While fulfilling its purpose 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 Ingredients + Specialties from Univar Solutions
Ingredients + Specialties from Univar Solutions brings the best products, people, and results to specialty customers and suppliers seeking to power modern life. By combining science, innovation, and deep expertise with a leading specialty portfolio, we help find the solutions needed to safely improve lives and communities across the globe. Learn more at univarsolutions.com.

About Cabot Corporation
Cabot Corporation is a global specialty chemicals and performance materials company headquartered in Boston, Massachusetts. The company is a leading provider of reinforcing carbons, specialty carbons, battery materials, engineered elastomer composites, inkjet colorants, masterbatches and conductive compounds, fumed metal oxides and aerogel. For more information on Cabot, please visit the company's website at cabotcorp.com.

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