Barentz announces new distribution partnership with Milliken in North America
January 29, 2026
“We are pleased to have been selected as Milliken’s exclusive distributor in North America,” said Chris Lupica, Vice President, Principal Management HI&I at Barentz. “Our team is dedicated to providing best-in-class support for Milliken’s innovative colorant additives and partnering with customers to help them achieve their performance objectives.”
“We are excited to partner with Barentz to enhance service to customers in North America,” said Dirk Vanhee, Sales and Marketing Director for Milliken’s polymer solutions business. “This collaboration builds on our global network of distribution partners who support Milliken across multiple markets.”
Barentz’ agile distribution network will enable Milliken to better serve its dynamic customer base in North America. Barentz will distribute Milliken’s full portfolio of polymer solutions products, offering customers access to high-performance solutions designed to improve application efficiency and durability.
This partnership underscores Barentz’s continued commitment to expanding its portfolio of high-performance materials solutions for the performance materials industry. With a strong and growing presence across key regions, Barentz remains a trusted partner for innovative, ethical, and value-added material solutions.
About Barentz
Barentz is a global provider of specialty ingredient solutions for the life sciences and performance materials sectors. We form strong partnerships with customers and principals to deliver high-quality ingredients, technical expertise in ingredient selection and application, and tailored services. Established in 1953, Barentz operates in over 70 countries, through our network of laboratories, sourcing, and formulation centres across EMEA, the Americas, and Asia-Pacific. This enables us to serve more than 27,000 customers worldwide, with approximately 2,800 employees and a turnover of approximately €2.3 billion.
Our commitment to responsible business practices has been recognised with a gold rating from EcoVadis®, placing us among the top 2% of companies assessed globally. Guided by our technical expertise, global reach, and commitment to partnership, we remain focused on what matters most: always a better solution. For more information, visit: www.barentz.com.
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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.