Biocides and coating additives from Arxada to be distributed by Azelis
Last update on May 28, 2026
Azelis has announced an expansion of its distribution agreement with Arxada, extending their existing collaboration to cover industrial biocides and coating additives in France. The agreement broadens the scope of activities previously limited to life sciences into industrial application segments, including coatings, adhesives, sealants and elastomers (CASE) and chemicals.
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CASE market expansion in France
This expansion strengthens the partnership between Azelis and Arxada, building on successful collaboration across multiple regions. Formulators and product developers in the French market can now access Arxada's industrial biocides and coating additives through Azelis's local network, supported by technical and regulatory expertise - particularly relevant given the compliance requirements associated with biocides.
- Customers gain access to Arxada’s industrial biocides and coating additives, supported by strong technical guidance from Azelis’s experts, as well as regulatory support to navigate complex compliance requirements.
- Arxada strengthens its position in the French industrial market through Azelis’s established customer network, local presence, and in-house expertise
- Azelis expands its portfolio in France with complementary products that build on its existing portfolio, supporting growth in segments with increasing regulatory focus and technical demand.
The expansion builds on an existing partnership active across multiple regions, including DACH, Benelux, the UK and Ireland, Greece, and Ukraine.
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Christian Pflesser, market segment director, Advanced Materials & Additives and CASE at Azelis EMEA, commented, “This extension reflects the strength of our partnership with Arxada and the capabilities of our French teams. By combining our technical expertise, particularly in biocides, with our strong customer network, we are well-positioned to support growth in the paints and coatings market and deliver value to customers.”
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Beatriz Cid, senior director of Sales EMEA, Paints and Coatings at Arxada, commented, “Our collaboration with Azelis continues to deliver strong results across multiple regions. Expanding into the French industrial market allows us to build on this momentum, reaching manufacturers with our innovative product technologies and solutions, supported by Azelis’s technical expertise and customer relationships.”
You can explore technical data of all coating additives from Arxada directly in the Master Catalog of Coatings.