Milliken and Azelis Enter Distribution Partnership to Expand Polyurethane Colourant Solutions in India

INDIA, February 2026 - Milliken and Azelis have entered into a distribution agreement in India to support the expansion of polyurethane colourant solutions across the market. The collaboration builds on Milliken’s long-standing presence and leadership in India’s polyurethane industry and supports its continued growth across key polyurethane applications while for Azelis the cooperation complements their lateral value chain in the CASE segment in India.

Milliken has been active in the Indian polyurethane market for several decades, supporting customers in the flexible foam and broader polyurethane segments through differentiated solutions, technical expertise, and strong local engagement. This agreement reinforces Milliken’s established position in the market while creating a platform for future growth through a strong local distribution partner.

Under the agreement, Azelis will distribute Milliken’s Reactint® polyurethane colourant solutions in India. The agreement spans polyurethane applications overall, with coatings, adhesives, sealants, and elastomers representing an expansion opportunity for Milliken, supported by Azelis’ local footprint, application expertise, and customer reach.

India represents a strategic growth market for both companies’ polyurethane business. Selecting a distribution partner with deep market understanding, technical capability, and local presence is central to Milliken’s approach to scaling its polyurethane offering and delivering closer support to customers across the value chain.

The agreement builds on a long-standing commercial relationship between Milliken and Azelis in the EMEA region and extends their collaboration into India. Both companies share aligned, solutions-led business models, with a focus on differentiated products, strong technical and commercial support, and long-term customer relationships. Milliken and Azelis are also both EcoVadis rated, reflecting aligned approaches to responsible business practices.

Daan Vanwynsberghe, Global Business Unit Director Polyurethane, Milliken & Company, commented:

“India has been a key market for Milliken’s polyurethane business for many years. This agreement supports our long-term growth strategy by strengthening our ability to serve customers across polyurethane applications, while selectively expanding into new segments through a distribution partner with strong local capabilities.”

Aparna Khurana, Regional Managing Director, India, Indonesia and Malaysia, Azelis, shared:

“We are pleased to work with Milliken to support the expansion of its polyurethane colourant solutions in India. Milliken’s established expertise and leadership in polyurethane applications, combined with Azelis’ local market presence and technical support, allows us to deliver meaningful value to customers.”

About Milliken

Milliken & Company is a global manufacturing leader whose focus on materials science delivers tomorrow’s breakthroughs today. From industry-leading molecules to sustainable innovations, Milliken creates products that enhance people’s lives and deliver solutions for its customers and communities. Drawing on thousands of patents and a portfolio with applications across the textile, flooring, chemical and healthcare businesses, the company harnesses a shared sense of integrity and excellence to positively impact the world for generations. Discover more about Milliken’s curious minds and inspired solutions at milliken.com and on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn and Twitter.

About Azelis

Azelis is the reference global innovation service provider in the speciality chemical and food ingredients industry, present in 65 countries across the globe with over 4,300 employees. Our knowledgeable teams of industry, market and technical experts are each dedicated to a specific market within Life Sciences and Industrial Chemicals. We offer a lateral value chain of complementary products to more than 62,000 customers, supported by +2,800 principal relationships, creating a turnover of €4.2 billion (2024). Azelis Group NV is listed on Euronext Brussels under ticker AZE and is included in the BEL20 and BEL®ESG indices.

Across our extensive network of more than 70 application laboratories, our award-winning teams help develop formulations and provide technical guidance throughout the customers’ product development process. We combine a global market reach with a local footprint to offer a reliable, integrated, and unique digital service to local customers and attractive business opportunities to principals. Top industry-rated by Sustainalytics, Azelis is a leader in sustainability. We believe in building and nurturing solid, honest, and transparent relationships with our people and partners.

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