Global distributor of specialty chemicals and ingredients Univar has opened a new sales center in Colombia, to expand Latin American reach. The new facility brings additional product, market and technical expertise to the region and expands Univar’s overall presence in important growth markets.
"Univar’s new Colombian presence allows us to better serve our Latin American customers and suppliers through dedicated resources that are regionally focused," said Rodrigo Santiago, commercial director, Latin America. "Expanding our geographic reach allows us to sell the value of Univar by helping solve some of the most complex issues our customers and suppliers are facing."
Univar will continue to expand the Colombian sales center through 2019 as the company looks to further strengthen its presence in the Latin American region.
"Our new Colombian sales center allows Univar to better serve local needs through enhanced product management, account management, program marketing, and communications within each market we serve," said Jorge Buckup, president, Latin America. "Together this allows us to identify local product and technology trends as well as provide technical support and market insights to create specific programs and solutions for our customers and suppliers."
