What Vigon International does

Vigon International, LLC is a Pennsylvania-based specialty ingredient distributor founded in 1988 and headquartered at 127 Airport Road, East Stroudsburg, PA. The company operates as a subsidiary of Azelis, a global specialty chemicals distributor, and serves North American customers in the flavor and fragrance industry with a portfolio of over 3,000 products spanning fragrance ingredients, flavor ingredients, cosmetic ingredients, and aromatherapy/wellness products. Vigon's distribution book is anchored by strategic and exclusive partnerships with the world's largest ingredient manufacturers, including Givaudan (flavor and fragrance divisions), DSM-Firmenich, Symrise, BASF Aroma Chemicals, Syensqo, and Natara, positioning the firm as a principal route-to-market for select North American customers of these suppliers.

Beyond distribution, Vigon runs an on-site toll and custom processing operation in East Stroudsburg with capabilities including reaction flavors (Maillard and other reaction types, 1 kg to 5,000 kg batches), vacuum distillations of natural isolates, sub-1-micron beverage emulsions (Gaulin 5,000 psi homogenizer with Rotosolvers), liquid/liquid washed extracts (10 kg to 5,000 kg), essential oil folding/concentration/deterpinization, and liquid blending (1 kg to 15,000 kg). The processing side is sold through direct engagement involving project consultation, formula review, sample batches, and approval processes.

The revenue model is dual-track: ingredient distribution operates on a transaction-fee basis (reselling partner manufacturers' SKUs to NA customers with same-day shipping and full regulatory documentation), while toll processing is a professional-services model (per-project processing fees plus pass-through raw material costs). The company is sales-led, executing GTM through dedicated account managers, customer service teams, and direct phone/website ordering; pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed. Customer segments are horizontally diversified—flavor houses, fragrance compounders, cosmetic/personal-care manufacturers, and aromatherapy/wellness brands—reducing exposure to any single end-market. Certifications (FSSC 22000, ISO 9001:2015, ISO 45001:2018, SMETA-SEDEX, OTCO organic, C-TPAT, ISPM) and trade-association memberships (IFEAT, NAFFS, CSA, Fragrance Creators) support credibility in regulated supply chains. Leadership includes Stephen Somers (President and CEO) and Nate Zurisko (Sr. VP of Sales).

Name

Vigon International

Legal name

Vigon International, LLC

Website

https://vigon.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1988

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Vigon International is a Pennsylvania-based specialty ingredient distributor serving North American flavor, fragrance, cosmetic, and aromatherapy manufacturers with 3,000+ products and toll processing services, operating as a subsidiary of Azelis.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Specialty Chemical Distribution

NAICS

Soap and Cleaning Compound Manufacturing (32561), Flavoring Syrup and Concentrate Manufacturing (31193), Food Manufacturing (311), Flavoring Syrup and Concentrate Manufacturing (311930)

SIC

Soap, Detergents, Cleang Preparations, Perfumes, Cosmetics (2840), Food And Kindred Products (2000), Perfumes, Cosmetics & Other Toilet Preparations (2844)

akta.pro primary industry

Flavorings & Extracts (Natural & Artificial) (CRADAOAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Personal Fragrances (Perfume, Cologne, Body Sprays) (CRADANAD), Ingredient Blends & Systems / Custom Formulation (Seasoning Systems, Functional Blends) (CRADAOAO), Flavor Bases & Emulsions (Citrus oils, beverage emulsions, clouding agents) (AFAFAGAE)

Keywords

• Fragrance ingredients distribution
• Flavor ingredients supply
• Toll processing services
• Specialty chemicals distribution
• Cosmetic ingredients sourcing

Headquarters

HQ city

East Stroudsburg

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Ingredient Distribution: Distribution of specialty chemicals and ingredients from partner manufacturers including Givaudan, DSM-Firmenich, Symrise, BASF, and Syensqo to customers in the North American flavor and fragrance industry
2. Toll Processing Services: Custom processing services including reaction flavors, extractions, distillations, blending, and emulsions. Customers provide formulas or requests; Vigon processes materials in their facility and charges a toll processing fee plus cost of raw materials

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Vigon International is a specialty ingredient distributor and toll processor serving the North American flavor and fragrance industry. The company distributes over 3,000 fragrance, flavor, cosmetic, and aromatherapy ingredients sourced through strategic partnerships with major manufacturers including Givaudan, DSM-Firmenich, Symrise, BASF, Syensqo, and Natara. Beyond distribution, Vigon operates an on-site custom processing facility offering reaction flavors, vacuum distillations, emulsions, washed extracts, liquid blending, and essential oil folding at scales ranging from 1 kg to 15,000 kg.

Product overview

Vigon International is a specialty ingredient distributor offering a broad portfolio of over 3,000 products primarily serving the flavor and fragrance industry. The core product categories include Fragrance Ingredients, Flavor Ingredients, Cosmetic Ingredients, and Aromatherapy Products. Beyond distribution, Vigon provides toll/custom processing services encompassing reaction flavors, extractions, distillations, blending, and emulsions. The company complements its product offerings with practical tools including a Conversion Calculator, Crop Calendar, Product Data Table, and Certificate Retrieval system. As an Azelis company, Vigon leverages strategic partnerships with major ingredient manufacturers including Givaudan, dsm-firmenich, Symrise, BASF, and others to supply ingredients to North American customers.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Fragrance Ingredients A broad portfolio of specialty fragrance ingredients serving perfumers, fragrance compounders, and perfume manufacturers in the North American market, part of Vigon's over 3,000-product catalog.
• Flavor Ingredients Specialty flavor ingredients serving food and beverage flavor houses for flavor compound and taste solution development, included in Vigon's comprehensive product portfolio.
• Cosmetic Ingredients Ingredients for cosmetic and personal care formulations, available through Vigon International's product offerings for cosmetic and personal care product manufacturers.
• Aromatherapy Ingredients Essential oils and aromatherapy ingredients for wellness and therapeutic applications, serving aromatherapy product manufacturers and wellness brands.
• Custom Processing / Toll Processing Services Turn-key custom processing services including reaction flavors (Maillard reactions, 1-5,000 kg batches), chemical reactions, extractions, liquid blending (1-15,000 kg), vacuum distillations, essential oil folding, washed extracts (10-5,000 kg with sub-5°C chilling), and emulsions (sub 1-micron using Gaulin two-stage 5,000 psi homogenizer). Customers provide formulas or requests and Vigon processes materials on a toll basis.
• Vanillin Essential U.S.-origin vanillin product in stock for quick shipping, available for order through Vigon.
• Ethyl Vanillin High-purity ethyl vanillin product, U.S.-origin material in stock for quick shipping.
• Citral Citral ingredient sourced from BASF, in stock at competitive pricing.
• Citronellol

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 3,000 products available in portfolio
• +2 more outcomes

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• AzeliscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAzelis is a leading global distributor of specialty chemicals and innovative ingredients. Vigon is an Azelis company, benefiting from international structure, local market knowledge, and value-added services including technical support and tailored solutions. Azelis has over 60 application labs worldwide.
• GivaudancoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStrategic partnership with both flavor and fragrance divisions of Givaudan, the world's largest flavor and fragrance manufacturer. Vigon is responsible for marketing and supplying Givaudan's ingredients to select customers in North America.
• DSM-FirmenichcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStrategic partnership for management and supply of DSM-Firmenich ingredients to the North American marketplace, created with the goal of providing customers with the best level of service possible.
• SymrisecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStrategic partnership for management and supply of Symrise Aroma Chemicals. Vigon manages sales, customer service, and distribution of Symrise products to select customers in North America.
• BASFcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership with BASF for aroma chemicals procurement. Vigon manages sales, customer service, and distribution of BASF Aroma Chemicals to select North American customers.
• SyensqominorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for management and supply of Syensqo ingredients to the flavor and fragrance industry. Vigon markets and supplies Syensqo products to select North American customers.
• NataraminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorExclusive distribution agreement with Natara, a leading provider of high-quality natural ingredients. Partnership enhances Natara's reach in the North American market.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Treatt: UK-listed specialty ingredients supplier focused on flavor and fragrance ingredients with significant U.S. operations. Directly comparable to Vigon as a F&F ingredient distributor with in-house processing capabilities, overlapping customer base (flavor houses, beverage and personal care manufacturers), and similar end-market exposure.
• Penta International: U.S.-based supplier of flavor, fragrance, and essential oil ingredients with toll processing and a broad ingredient portfolio. Direct competitor to Vigon in North American F&F ingredient distribution, with overlapping principals, customers, and value-added services.
• Ernesto Ventós: Spanish-headquartered global distributor of aroma chemicals, essential oils, and F&F ingredients. Direct comparable to Vigon in product categories, principal relationships, and distribution-plus-toll-processing model, though primarily serving European and Latin American markets.

Broad incumbents

• Barentz: Global specialty ingredients distributor with significant F&F and personal care exposure. Broader incumbent peer with multi-vertical portfolio, larger scale, and similar value-added services (toll processing, application labs), competing with Vigon for North American F&F customers.
• IMCD: Global specialty chemicals and ingredients distributor publicly listed in the Netherlands. Competes with Vigon across F&F and personal care verticals with a much broader product portfolio, deeper application lab network, and direct sales coverage across multiple regions.
• Univar Solutions: Large North American-focused chemical and ingredients distributor with F&F exposure. Comparable distribution model and customer overlap, though Univar operates at substantially greater scale with broader vertical coverage beyond F&F.
• Caldic: Global specialty ingredients distributor (now backed by Advent International) with life sciences, F&F, and personal care verticals. Comparable ingredient-distribution-plus-value-added-services model to Vigon, with overlapping principal manufacturers and customer types.
• Brenntag: World's largest chemical distribution company with F&F and personal care ingredient offerings. Operates at much greater scale than Vigon and competes for the same principal agreements and downstream customers, with deeper global reach.
• DKSH: Swiss-listed market expansion services company with a specialty ingredients business in F&F and personal care. Comparable business model of distributing third-party principals' ingredients to end customers, though with primary focus on Asia-Pacific.

Emerging players

• Synerzine: U.S.-based flavor and fragrance ingredient manufacturer and distributor with a focus on custom synthesis and toll manufacturing. Comparable in custom-processing capabilities and customer base to Vigon's toll processing business, though smaller and more narrowly focused.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance8 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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