Velsicol Chemical LLC, one of the first inventors of DiBenzoate Plasticizers in the 1950’s is excited to announce a continuation of our Plasticizer Development Strategy. Effective February 1, 2026, Velsicol has introduced our Velsiflex® line of DiBenzoate Plasticizers in the European marketplace. Velsiflex® Plasticizers are Reach registered and ISO certified from our modern production site in Asia.
Key markets for Velsiflex® in Europe will be: adhesives, sealants, PVC and Polyurethane. Product will be available in isotanks, IBCs and drums with packaged material stored at our Rotterdam, Netherlands warehouse. Direct sales will be managed by our European Commercial Director, John Mrozik from our sales office in Manchester, England. John can be reached at jmrozik@velsicol.com.
In addition, in order to provide superior customer service, Velsicol is pleased to announce the appointment of the following distribution companies to market Velsiflex® in Europe.
Trigon Chemie GmbH
Trigon is an independent, privately held company based in Schluechtern, Germany supplying specialty chemicals for over forty years. Their focus is in organic chemicals including benzoates. Trigon will be the exclusive distributor for Velsiflex® in the countries of Germany, Austria and Switzerland.
Caldic B.V.
Caldic is a global, specialty chemical distributor who have been in business for over forty years. Headquartered in Rotterdam, Netherlands, Caldic operates in forty four countries around the world. Their markets cover a large portfolio of specialty chemicals including benzoates. Caldic will be the exclusive distributor for Velsiflex® in the countries of France, Spain, Portugal and the Nordic and Benelux regions.
Garzanti Specialties SpA
Garzanti is an independent specialty distributor founded in 1921 and headquartered in Milan, Italy. The company serves key chemical sectors including polymers, coatings and textiles. Garzanti will be the exclusive distributor for Velsiflex® in Italy.
We welcome all three of our new Distribution partners and look forward to meeting the needs of the European DiBenzoate plasticizer market.