• Strategic collaboration strengthens access to Hydroxy Ethyl Cellulose (HEC) and Methyl Hydroxy Ethyl Cellulose (MHEC) to meet rising market demand in Bangladesh, India, Nepal, and Sri Lanka
• The products will benefit customers in the CASE (coatings, adhesives, sealants, elastomers) and Construction Industries in the South Asia markets

Brenntag, the global market leader in chemical and ingredients distribution, announced that it has been appointed by Gaomi Silver Hawk New Materials Incorporated Co., Ltd. as its distributor for Hydroxy Ethyl Cellulose (HEC) and Methyl Hydroxy Ethyl Cellulose (MHEC) to serve the CASE and construction segments in Bangladesh, India, Nepal and Sri Lanka. 

Gaomi Silver Hawk is a leading Chinese manufacturer of cellulose ether, using high-quality cotton pulp as its primary raw material. Through etherification, it produces Hydroxy Ethyl Cellulose (HEC) and Methyl Hydroxy Ethyl Cellulose (MHEC) at its advanced facility in Shandong province, in the eastern region of China. HEC and MHEC are versatile polymers widely used in applications such as food, pharmaceuticals, personal care, and coatings.

“We are thrilled to partner with Brenntag as our distribution ally for our Hydroxy Ethyl Cellulose (HEC) and Methyl Hydroxy Ethyl Cellulose (MHEC) products. With Brenntag‘s global expertise and intimate market knowledge of the Asian market, we are confident that this collaboration will ensure seamless access to our high-quality cellulose ethers for customers in the region,” said David Yao, President, Gaomi Silver Hawk New Materials Incorporated Co., Ltd.

Santosh Satam, Director CASE APAC, Brenntag Specialties said, “We are excited to be appointed as the distributor for Gaomi Siver Hawk’s high-quality and sustainable cellulose ethers. This partnership reflects our commitment to delivering best-in-class solutions to the CASE and construction industries in South Asia. In addition to ensuring reliable supply, we will harness the technical expertise of our team at our Innovation and Application Center in Mumbai, India to provide value-added services, helping our customers optimize performance and achieve their formulation goals.”

About Gaomi Silver Hawk

Gaomi Silver Hawk New Materials Incorporated Co., Ltd. is a leading Chinese manufacturer of cellulose ether, using high-quality cotton pulp as its primary raw material. Through advanced etherification processes, the company produces Hydroxy Ethyl Cellulose (HEC) and Methyl Hydroxy Ethyl Cellulose (MHEC) at its state-of-the-art facility in Shandong province, in eastern China. These versatile polymers are widely used across industries, including food, pharmaceuticals, personal care, and coatings. With a strong commitment to innovation, sustainability, and quality, Silver Hawk serves customers both in China and around the world with reliable, high-performance material solutions. For more information, visit www.silverhawkfiber.com.

About Brenntag

Brenntag is the global market leader in chemicals and ingredients distribution. The company holds a central role in connecting customers and suppliers of the chemical industry. Headquartered in Essen, Germany, Brenntag has more than 18,100 employees worldwide and operates a network of around 600 sites in more than 70 countries. In 2024, Brenntag generated sales of 16.2 billion EUR. The two global divisions, Brenntag Essentials and Brenntag Specialties, provide a diversified and broad portfolio of industrial and specialty chemicals and ingredients as well as tailor-made application, marketing, and supply chain solutions, technical and formulation support, comprehensive regulatory know-how, and digital solutions for a wide range of industries. Brenntag pursues an ambitious sustainability agenda and is committed to sustainable solutions in its own sector and the industries served. Brenntag shares have been listed at the Frankfurt Stock Exchange since 2010, in the DAX since September 2021. In addition, the Brenntag SE shares are listed in the DAX 30 ESG and DAX ESG Target. For more information, visit www.brenntag.com.