Corbion expands partnership with IMCD to include Thailand, enhancing customer support & fortifying its presence in the APAC region

Corbion, a leading global supplier of world-class ingredient solutions, announced the expansion of its partnership with IMCD, a global distribution partner and formulator of specialty chemicals and ingredients, to include Corbion products for the Food and Beverage market in Thailand, effective July 1, 2024. The strategic agreement builds on successful collaboration between the two companies in the Australia and New Zealand markets, which has delivered solid performance and sales growth.

The appointment of IMCD as distribution partner in Thailand underscores Corbion’s commitment to delivering exceptional service and value to customers, and leverages IMCD's market expertise and complementary portfolio. Beginning in July, Corbion’s PURAC range of lactic acid ingredients, and other lactates and derivatives manufactured by the company globally including its local plant in Rayong, Thailand, will now be supplied to Thai customers through IMCD.

"Combining strengths with this reliable, transparent partner will bring our Thai customers more in terms of global trends and insights, business development and application expertise," said Shane Petersen, regional sales director SEA/ANZ at Corbion. "Now, in addition to Corbion’s production site right at their doorstep, our customers will have access to even more in-region support with our application labs in Singapore."

Corbion operates its largest lactic acid manufacturing site in Rayong, Thailand. The company also has application labs in Singapore, while IMCD Thailand provides commercial and formulation services to the local market.

"At Corbion, we continuously evaluate our strategy and route to market, looking for new ways to deliver added value and the best possible outcomes for our customers," added Petersen. " We are confident this expanded partnership will represent a meaningful step forward for our customers across the region."