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Legal Entity Operationalisation
Over the last few years Univar Solutions has evolved its EMEA organisation into two focused divisions:
· Ingredients + Specialties (I+S) brings deep knowledge, a premier portfolio, and technical expertise to targeted industries in the specialty chemicals and ingredients sector
· Chemical Distribution & Services (CD&S) focuses on lubricants and foundational chemistries, delivering operational excellence and broad-based solutions
This divisional structure reflects the different market dynamics, customer needs and value propositions of these businesses, helping us to sharpen focus and provide specialized expertise to serve our customers and key markets.
The next step of our evolution is to align our structure in parts of Europe to support the future needs of our business and continue working effectively with customers, suppliers, partners and other stakeholders.
Chemical Distribution & Services
Bringing together a full portfolio of chemistries with a robust global logistics network to provide best-in-class, local service. We understand the local and regional market needs of our customer base, leveraging our knowledge and network to provide individualized customer support.
General Industrial
- Aerospace
- Agriculture
- Automotive
- Chemical Manufacturing
- Forestry
- Water Treatment
Refining & Chemical Processing
- Energy
- Mining
- Military and Defense
Service Solutions
- ChemCare and On-Site Services
- Custom blending & packaging
Ingredients + Specialties
Global team of sales, marketing, product management, and technical professionals serving targeted industries with a premier portfolio of specialty chemicals and ingredients. Supported by a global network of formulation labs and test kitchens, we solve the technical challenges faced by customers and help them innovate and bring better products to market, faster.
CARE
- Beauty & Personal care
- Homecare & Industrial Cleaning
Health & Nutrition
- Foodology
- Pharmaceutical Ingredients
- Nutraceutical
Performance Materials
- Coatings, Adhesives, Sealants & Elastomers
- Lubricants & Metalworking
- Industrial Technologies
- Rubber & Plastic
What is changing?
With effect from 1st November 2026, we will change our legal entity structure by creating specific legal entities for the CD&S portfolio in each Nordic country in which we do business.
Currently you buy products from both our CD&S and I+S portfolios from our Univar Solutions B.V. legal entity. With effect from 1st November 2026, products from our CD&S portfolio will be assigned to country-specific legal entities.
The below table shows the future legal entity structure for both our CD&S and I+S portfolios in the Nordics:
|
Country |
Ingredients + Specialties |
Chemical Distribution & Services
|
|
Sweden |
Univar Solutions B.V. |
Univar Solutions AB |
|
Finland |
Univar Solutions B.V. |
Univar Solutions Oy |
|
Denmark |
Univar Solutions B.V. |
Univar Solutions Denmark A/S |
|
Norway |
Univar Solutions B.V. |
Univar Solutions AS |
This will mean setting up new vendor records for the CD&S part of the business in each country where you currently purchase CD&S products, while existing I+S arrangements will remain in place.
As a result, you will need to make the following changes before 1 November 2026 to support continuity of service:
- Set up a new Univar Solutions vendor/supplier record for each country you buy CD&S products from.
- Use the new VAT number and legal entity details for relevant CD&S products
- Ensure your purchasing team understands which account to use
- Ensure your finance team understands that new bank account details will apply and payments may need to be split across more than one account.
What is not changing?
The existing relationship with Univar Solutions will continue, and there will be no change to the service you receive, product, sourcing or regulatory standards.
Our aim is to make the transition as seamless as possible so that any changes to the CD&S part of the portfolio can be managed without unnecessary disruption to day-to-day business.
Univar Solutions is a distributor of chemicals and ingredients with long-standing relationships with major suppliers. We offer a wide selection of products to customers across many different industries.
If you have any questions about these changes, then please contact your Account Manager.
Thank you for your continued custom and support.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why
are you making this change?
We are aligning our legalentity structure with our organisational structure as recently announced.
The organizational evolution aligns Univar Solutions around distinct, customer-focused segments:
- Chemical Distribution & Services: Focused on bringing together a full portfolio of chemistries with a robust global logistics network to provide best-in-class, local service.
- Ingredients + Specialties: Dedicated to serving targeted industries with a premier portfolio of specialty chemicals and ingredients supported by a global network of formulation labs and test kitchens to solve technical challenges and help bring better products to market, faster.
- ChemPoint: Will continue to help suppliers and customers uncover new opportunities for growth through on demand creation and multi-channel digital marketing campaigns for a wide range of chemicals and ingredients.
This means parts of our business will operate under a new legal entity, while others will continue as they are.
What does this change mean for us?
YouwillcontinuetopurchasefromUnivarSolutions,butyourorderingwillbesplitacrosstwo accounts:
- Oneaccountremainsunchanged:Ingredients+SpecialtiesfromUnivarSolutions(I+S)
- Oneaccountwillrequireanewvendor/suppliersetupandupdateddetailsfor Chemical Distribution & Services (CD&S) products
Will all products move to the new legal entity?
No.OnlyCD&Sproductswillmovetoanewlegalentity. Youwillreceiveclearguidanceonwhichproducts are affected.
Will we need to manage two accounts going forward?
Yes,youwill manage:
- Yourexistingaccount(unchangedproductsunderourI+Sportfolio)
- Anewaccount(productsthatbelongtoourCD&Sportfolio)
Will my Univar Solutions contacts remain the same?
TherearecurrentlynoplannedchangestoyourUnivarSolutionscontacts.Ifthatchanges,wewillletyou know in advance.
When do we need to set up the new account?
Before 1stNovember2026,toavoidanydisruptiontoyourorders.Wewillcontactyouwithadditional information and guidance on what you need to do as we get closer to this date.
What happens to orders placed before go-live, but delivered after go-live?
Before go-live orders must be placed with Univar Solutions BV as per current processes. However, if a deliverytakesplaceaftergo-live,dependingonthetypeofmaterial,itmaybeprocessedunderthenew entity and VAT number.
What will I need to set up a new vendor record?
Youwillneedthecompanyname,address,VATnumber,contactdetailsandbankaccountinformation.We will share all of this in our next communication.
How can we avoid disruption?
- Setupthenewvendoraccountbeforethe1stNovember2026
- Sharethisinformationwithyourprocurementteam
- Ensureyourteamunderstandswhichaccounttouseforeachproduct
We operate in multiple countries – does this apply everywhere?
TherewillbesimilarchangeshappeningintheUK, France and Belgium that take effect from the 1stof February 2027. If you also buy from these countries, separate communications will follow regarding changes in those regions.
How will I know which Univar Solutions division supplies my usual products?
YouraccountmanagerwillcontactyouwiththisinformationnolaterthanAugust 2026.
I am both a Univar Solutions customer and a supplier; how do these changes affect me?
IfyoubothbuyfromandsupplyUnivarSolutions,wewillprovidetherelevantguidanceforeach relationship separately, so you know what action, if any, is needed.
Are there any changes to my payment terms?
ForyourI+Sportfoliopurchases,thereisnochange.
ForyourCD&Sportfoliopurchases,thereisnochangeotherthanthecontractualrelationshipwillbe transferred to CD&S entity operating in the country where you purchase products.
I have a written sales agreement with Univar Solutions BV, how is it affected?
YouraccountmanagerwillliaisewithyoutoaddressthetransferoftheCD&Sportionoftheexisting written sales agreement to the relevant CD&S entity(es) in the Nordics pursuant to the terms and conditions of such agreement.
