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Univar Solutions and Milliken Establish Agreement for Automate™ Liquid Dyes for Lubricants and Metalworking Fluids Market in North America

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Univar Solutions and Milliken Establish Agreement for Automate™ Liquid Dyes for Lubricants and Metalworking Fluids Market in North America

DOWNERS GROVE, Ill. , Feb. 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Univar Solutions Inc. (NYSE: UNVR) ("Univar Solutions" or "the Company"), a leading global solutions provider to users of specialty ingredients and chemicals, today announced the Company has been appointed the exclusive distributor of Automate™ oil-based dyes, and an authorized distributor of water-based dyes, for lubricants and metalworking fluids customers in the United States and Canada . The new agreement strengthens Univar Solutions' specialty ingredients portfolio with products that are tailored for a variety of lubricant, oil, grease, and fuel coloration applications.

Univar Solutions and Milliken Establish Agreement in North America

"We're continually assessing market demands so we can offer our customers access to products and services they need to keep their businesses growing. We're very excited about building a strong and solid partnership with Milliken & Company. By expanding our Canadian relationship into the United States , we are reinforcing our commitment to the lubricants and metalworking fluids market," said Federico Montaner , global vice president for Lubricants & Metalworking Fluids at Univar Solutions. "As customers seek to solve demanding lubrication market challenges, they can depend on our deep technical and sales expertise, our customer-centric digital connectivity, and the reliability and safety of our supply chain."

Univar Solutions serves the lubricants and metalworking fluids markets with a suite of products and services to help optimize the performance of each customer's formulations and differentiate their offerings. Supported by our best-in-class centers of technical innovation—our network of Solution Centers—and a global distribution footprint, Univar Solutions is a committed ally for suppliers like Milliken. Milliken aims to deliver innovations without jeopardizing its commitment to environmental management with more efficient, longer-lasting products and making responsible use of resources such as water, energy, and raw materials. 

For more information about Univar Solutions' innovative lubricant and metalworking fluids solutions, visit univarsolutions.com/industries/lubricants-metalworking.

Univar Solutions (NYSE: UNVR) is a leading global commodity and 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.

Milliken & Company is a global manufacturing leader whose focus on materials science delivers tomorrow's breakthroughs today. From industry-leading molecules to sustainable innovations, Milliken creates products that enhance people's lives and deliver solutions for its customers and communities. Drawing on thousands of patents and a portfolio with applications across the textile, flooring, chemical, and healthcare businesses, the company harnesses a shared sense of integrity and excellence to positively impact the world for generations. Discover more about Milliken's curious minds and inspired solutions at milliken.com and on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and Twitter.

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