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March 31 2016, David R Brown

IMCD continues to expand in Asia-Pacific with the opening of an office in Japan

IMCD N.V., a leading speciality chemicals and food ingredients distributor, has opened an office in Tokyo, Japan. The formation of a direct presence on the Japanese market is the latest step in IMCD's expansion in Asia-Pacific that forms a key part its long-term growth strategy. Mr. Shunsaku Kubo is appointed Managing Director IMCD Japan effective 1 April 2016. Mr. Kubo holds a Bachelor degree of Chemical Engineering from the Kobe University in Japan and MBA from University of Leicester in UK. He also brings twenty four years of experience in senior managerial positions, having worked for some of the leading chemical companies.

We intend to bring some of our existing top class suppliers to the Japanese market, utilising our global market presence and product knowledge

Gabriele Bonomi
Executive Committee member of IMCD

Gabriele Bonomi, Executive Committee member of IMCD, commented on the development: “We have some very strong relationships with leading Japanese suppliers of high quality ingredients and by opening of this office we want to be closer to them and further strengthen that good relationship. In addition, we intend to bring some of our existing top class suppliers to the Japanese market, utilising our global market presence and product knowledge.”

Japan joins IMCD's expanding network of active countries within the Asia-Pacific region, namely Australia, China, India, Indonesia, Malaysia, New Zealand, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand and Vietnam.

About IMCD N.V.
IMCD is a market-leader in the sales, marketing and distribution of specialty chemicals and food ingredients in Europe, Africa, Asia-Pacific and Americas. Listed at Euronext, Amsterdam (IMCD.AS), IMCD realised revenues of €1,530 million in 2014. In over 40 countries on 6 continents its dedicated team of more than 1,700 technical and commercial experts work in close partnership to tailor best in class solutions for around 32,000 customers and a diverse range of world class suppliers.

Source(s): IMCD Press Release

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