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Univar B.V., Europe, a subsidiary of Univar Solutions Inc. has joined forces with INEOS for the "Hands On!" campaign to help combat shortages in commercial hand sanitizer products in Europe.
INEOS to Build a Hand Sanitizer Plant
INEOS has a long history of working with Univar Solutions as a partner to distribute its solvents to customers across Europe, Middle East, and Africa (EMEA). Recently, Sir Jim Ratcliffe, founder and chairman of INEOS, pledged to build a hand sanitizer factory in the U.K. within 10 days, with the objective of producing and donating one million bottles a month to help fight the European shortage. His organization contacted Univar Solutions to help with the project.
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Univar Solutions is a purpose driven and values based company. Our core values include always being serious about safety and a place where people matter, along with being valuable to others and doing what we say, so together we win. We are pleased to join the INEOS "Hands On!" campaign and do our duty as a responsible company,” said Nick Powell, president of Europe, Middle East, Africa and Asia Pacific.
Univar Solutions Started the Deliveries
The Univar Solutions team in the U.K. mobilized the full capabilities of its Middlesbrough, Homecare & Industrial Cleaning Solutions Center to provide technical and formulation advice. Meanwhile, its team located at the Cadishead production site provided packaging, bottling, warehousing and logistics support in a matter of days to ensure the commitment made to the U.K. National Health Service was properly met. Univar Solutions has started the deliveries.
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There is a critical shortage of hand sanitizers across Europe. Our goal is to quickly supply those on the medical and care front lines. We will also create a "pocket" version for personal use for people in the U.K. and Europe. Univar Solutions has been instrumental in helping us meet our pledge," said Ashley Reed, CEO, INEOS Enterprises.
Source: Univar