Azelis, the reference innovation service provider in the speciality chemicals and food ingredients industry, announced a new distribution agreement with Milliken & Company in India. Effective immediately, Azelis will be the distributor of Milliken’s polyurethane (PU) colorant solutions for the coatings, adhesives, sealants and elastomers (CASE) market.

• Azelis customers in India will gain access to Milliken’s Reactint PU colourant solutions offering consistent color performance, durability and easy handling.
• Milliken expands its reach in the Indian CASE market, supported by Azelis’s strong local presence, technical capabilities, and application expertise.
• Azelis was selected for its broad portfolio of specialities, its agility, results-driven culture, and commitment to excellence.

This partnership builds on a long-standing commercial relationship between Azelis and Milliken in the EMEA region and marks a strategic expansion of their collaboration into India. It complements Azelis’s broad product portfolio in the CASE segment in India, enabling Azelis customers to access a more comprehensive range of solutions. 

Milliken’s commitment to sustainability aligns with Azelis’s strategy to provide innovative, sustainable solutions. Milliken’s Reactint PU liquid colorants support PU foam recycling by enabling higher material recovery without discoloring recovered polyols. The product line also enhances durability and aesthetic performance in industrial and decorative paint applications.

Aparna Khurana, Managing Director India and Market Segment Director Personal Care & Home Care & Industrial Cleaning APAC, Azelis, shared:

“We are pleased to work with Milliken to support the expansion of its polyurethane colourant solutions in India. Milliken’s established expertise and leadership in polyurethane applications, combined with Azelis’s local market presence and technical support, allow us to deliver meaningful value to customers.”

Daan Vanwynsberghe, Global Business Unit Director Polyurethane, Milliken & Company, commented:

“India has been a key market for Milliken’s polyurethane business for many years. This agreement supports our long-term growth strategy by strengthening our ability to serve customers across polyurethane applications, while selectively expanding into new segments through a distribution partner with strong local capabilities.”