This is a strategic move for Safic-Alcan to diversify its activities in the Asia Pacific region and reinforce its personal care footprint with strong synergies now across continents. We are delighted to join forces with Rahul and Avees Biocos team.
Paris-La Defense, November 28, 2024 – Safic-Alcan, a major distributor of specialty chemicals, announces that it has acquired a majority stake in Avees Biocos Private Limited, a leading personal care chemical distributor in India.
Established in 2007 by Rahul and Deepti Sawhney, under the guidance and leadership of the late Mr G.K. Sawhney, Avees Biocos laid the foundations as the perfect partner to help source advanced technology ingredients and help formulate unique cosmetic products.
Avees offers products such as biopolymers, preservatives, emollients, sensory modifiers, UV Filters, active ingredients for skin and hair care, emulsifiers, fragrances and functional polymers. Based in Gurugram, Avees relies on a state-of-the-art innovation center to develop unique formulation solutions for its clients.
“We are lucky to have already been working with Avees Biocos for many years as our distributor for our SAFIC’Care® range. We feel that this is a very natural next step to take with Rahul and his very skilled team. I am delighted now that we can boast personal care activities in North and South America, Europe, Africa and Asia,” added Jose Lora, Managing Director Life Sciences and executive committee member.
“We are very happy to have found the perfect partner for growth who is already aligned to our motto “Innovation at Heart’. With this strategic partnership Avees will bring more specialty solutions, applications and services for its customers. We also assure our suppliers & customers that Avees will continue to function exactly as before and with the same people,” added Rahul Sawhney, Managing Director Avees Biocos Private Limited.
About Safic-Alcan
Safic-Alcan, based in Paris La Défense, is a French independent distributor of specialty chemicals. The company offers a diverse range of polymers, materials, and additives for industries such as rubber, coatings, adhesives,
personal care and pharmaceuticals. With 37 strategically located offices across Europe, the Americas, Africa, the Middle East, and Asia, Safic-Alcan partners with leading manufacturers worldwide. Its specialized sales engineers
deliver technical expertise and high-performance solutions, fostering long-term relationships with customers and principals. The company employs over 800 people and achieved a turnover of €910 million in 2023. Learn More.
About Avees Biocos Private Limited
Avees Biocos is a professionally managed specialty chemical distribution company in India. The company was established in the year 2007 with the purpose of “Innovation at heart”. We are your perfect partner to help you source advanced technology ingredients and help you formulate unique cosmetic products. At the Avees Biocos Innovation center, it’s all about using our technical know-how and skills to develop top-notch products with high quality raw materials. The center is a knowledge-sharing platform for customers and suppliers to bounce ideas back & forth and come up with unique formulation solutions.
