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June 16, 2026

dsm-firmenich appoints TER Chemicals as exclusive distributor for Beauty & Care in Germany and the Netherlands

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Kaiseraugst, Switzerland. June 16, 2026


dsm-firmenich, innovators in nutrition, health and beauty, announces the appointment of TER Chemicals as its exclusive distribution partner for its Beauty & Care portfolio in Germany and the Netherlands, effective 1 August 2026. 

Headquartered in Hamburg, TER Chemicals is a leading, family-owned European distributor of specialty chemicals with a strong focus on personal care. Founded in 1908, the company is driven by a shared commitment to “Shaping tomorrow. Together.” This partnership marks an important step in strengthening dsm-firmenich’s presence in two key European markets, bringing the company closer to customers and enhancing its ability to deliver high-value solutions in the fast-evolving beauty space. 
 

A partnership built for impact and proximity 

By combining dsm-firmenich’s science-driven innovation with TER Chemicals’ strong local footprint, the collaboration is designed to unlock new opportunities for customers across Germany and the Netherlands.  

TER Chemicals brings: 

  • A strong market presence with close customer proximity  
  • A deep understanding of local customer needs and market dynamics
  • A clear strategic focus on the Personal Care segment value-added services, including innovation and formulation support  
  • A robust logistics, warehousing, and supply chain infrastructure 
  • A flexible, highly responsive organization, enabled by its family-owned structure  

Through this agreement, TER Chemicals will represent dsm-firmenich’s full Beauty & Care portfolio in both markets, ensuring seamless access to solutions, expertise, and support. 
 

Driving growth through stronger local engagement 

The move to an exclusive distribution model reflects dsm-firmenich’s commitment to delivering greater value to customers by strengthening local engagement while maintaining its global excellence in science and innovation. “This partnership with TER Chemicals represents a significant step forward in how we serve our customers in Germany and the Netherlands,” said Francois Jancloes, VP EMEA Beauty & Care. “By combining our science-driven portfolio with TER Chemicals’ strong local presence and customer intimacy, we are creating a powerful platform to accelerate innovation, enhance service, and better respond to the evolving needs of the beauty industry. Together, we are strengthening our ability to deliver meaningful impact for our customers and to drive growth in these key European markets.”  
 

Enabling innovation beyond distribution 

Beyond traditional distribution, the partnership is designed to support customers throughout their innovation journey—from concept to formulation—leveraging TER Chemicals’ capabilities in technical support and application development.  

Together, dsm-firmenich and TER Chemicals aim to: 

  • Accelerate innovation in personal care formulations  
  • Deliver tailored, market-relevant solutions 
  • Enhance speed, agility, and responsiveness  
  • Strengthen customer collaboration and engagement 

 

Beauty & Care. A House of Science beyond Wellbeing. 
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About dsm-firmenich
As innovators in nutrition, health, and beauty, dsm-firmenich reinvents, manufactures, and combines vital nutrients, flavors, and fragrances for the world’s growing population to thrive. With our comprehensive range of solutions, with natural and renewable ingredients and renowned science and technology capabilities, we work to create what is essential for life, desirable for consumers, and more sustainable for the planet. dsm-firmenich is a Swiss company with dual headquarters in Kaiseraugst, Switzerland and Maastricht, Netherlands, listed on the Euronext Amsterdam, with operations in almost 60 countries and revenues of more than €12 billion. With a diverse, worldwide team of nearly 30,000 employees, we bring progress to life every day, everywhere, for billions of people.



Media contact: Beauty & Care Global Marketing Communications 
beautycare.communications@dsm-firmenich.com
dsm-firmenich.com 
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About TER Chemicals
TER Chemicals, headquartered in Hamburg, is a leading European distributor of specialty chemicals with a strong focus on personal care. As a family-owned company founded in 1908, TER Chemicals combines long-standing expertise with a commitment to innovation, flexibility, and close customer relationships, driven by its purpose: Shaping tomorrow. Together. 


Media contact: TER Chemicals Distribution Group 
Philip Schumacher | Head of Marketing 
p.schumacher@terchemicals.com
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