Azelis New Zealand

What Azelis New Zealand does

Azelis New Zealand is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Azelis Group NV (Euronext Brussels: AZE), a global specialty chemical and food ingredients distributor. The Auckland-based operation distributes specialty chemicals and food ingredients across Life Sciences (Animal Nutrition, Flavours & Fragrances, Nutraceuticals, Food & Nutrition, Home Care & Industrial Cleaning, Personal Care, Pharmaceuticals & Healthcare, Agricultural & Environmental Solutions) and Industrial Chemicals (CASE, Electronics, Essential Chemicals, Fine Chemicals, Lubricants & Metalworking Fluids, Oilfield, Advanced Materials & Additives, Textiles, Leather & Paper) verticals, providing blending and repacking facilities alongside distribution services. The New Zealand entity was built through the 2017 acquisition of Chemcolour.

At the group level, Azelis operates an integrated platform combining a global field sales force, 2,800+ principal (supplier) relationships, 70+ application laboratories dedicated to single market segments, a digital Customer Portal (Explore.Azelis.com), and value-added services including REACH compliance management, sampling and evaluation, and international supply chain coordination. The Group serves 65,000+ customers across 64 countries and generated EUR 4.111 billion in FY2025 revenue.

The business model is a B2B specialty distribution franchise with quote-based pricing tailored to market segment, customer size, and order volume. Revenue is generated through product distribution margins and bundled technical/formulation services. GTM combines direct enterprise field sales, channel partners, and a self-serve digital portal layer. Group-level growth has been a mix of organic and acquisition-driven, with FY2025 reported revenue down 2.4% (constant currency +1.3%) and four acquisitions completed during the year.

Name

Azelis New Zealand

Legal name

Azelis S.A.

Website

https://azelis.com

Company type

Public

Founded year

1989

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Azelis New Zealand is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Azelis Group NV, distributing specialty chemicals and food ingredients across Life Sciences and Industrial Chemicals verticals to B2B customers from Auckland, supported by the parent's 2,800+ principal relationships, 70+ application laboratories, and global Customer Portal.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Specialty Chemical Distribution

NAICS

Chemical and Allied Products Merchant Wholesalers (4246), Other Chemical and Allied Products Merchant Wholesalers (42469)

SIC

Wholesale-Chemicals & Allied Products (5160), Medicinal Chemicals & Botanical Products (2833)

akta.pro primary industry

Chemicals, Ingredients & Raw Materials Marketplaces (CRAFAHAK)

akta.pro secondary industries

Food-Grade Chemicals & Processing Aids Trading/Wholesale (AFAIAKAJ), Specialty & Gourmet Foods Distribution (CRAOABAF)

Keywords

• Specialty chemical distribution
• Food ingredients supply
• Formulation development services
• Chemical supply chain
• Industrial chemical distribution

Headquarters

HQ city

Auckland

HQ country

New Zealand

HQ region

Oceania

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Specialty Chemical Distribution: Azelis distributes specialty chemicals and food ingredients to customers across Life Sciences and Industrial Chemicals markets. Revenue generated through product distribution margins and value-added technical services.
2. Technical Services and Formulation Support: Application laboratory services, technical guidance, regulatory compliance support (REACH), and formulation development services bundled with product distribution.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Azelis New Zealand distributes specialty chemicals and food ingredients to B2B customers across life sciences and industrial chemicals markets, providing blending and repacking facilities along with formulation development services. The offering combines product distribution with value-added technical services including application laboratory support, regulatory compliance (REACH), sampling, and international supply chain management. Customers access products, formulations, and documentation through the Azelis Customer Portal (Explore.Azelis.com).

Product overview

Azelis is the reference innovation service provider in the specialty chemicals and food ingredients industry. The company operates a platform-centric business model offering distribution services across Life Sciences and Industrial Chemicals markets to more than 65,000 customers. The core offering consists of the Customer Portal (a digital platform for ordering, quotes, and formulation access), Application Laboratories (60+ labs providing formulation development, product testing, and regulatory compliance), and supply chain services including International Supply Chain, Sampling Service, and REACH Customer Service. The company serves 15 specific markets through its Life Sciences portfolio (including Animal Nutrition, Food & Nutrition, Personal Care, Pharmaceuticals & Healthcare, Agricultural & Environmental Solutions) and Industrial Chemicals portfolio (including CASE, Electronics, Essential Chemicals, Fine Chemicals, Lubricants & Metalworking Fluids). With over 2,800 principal relationships and operations in 64 countries, Azelis generates approximately EUR 4.1 billion in annual revenue.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Explore.Azelis.com: Customer portal platform for ordering samples, requesting quotes, and accessing formulations

Products and services

• Azelis Customer Portal A connected digital experience platform that gives B2B customers trends and inspirational content for their selected markets, linking to formulations, products, and documentation. From one interface customers can order samples, request quotes, and reorder products from Azelis.
• Application Laboratories A global network of 60+ application laboratories, each dedicated to a single market segment, offering custom formulations, product testing, regulatory compliance support, and sales assistance to B2B customers. Teams anticipate market trends and proactively develop innovative solutions.
• International Supply Chain Services Global supply chain management services enabling efficient distribution of specialty chemicals and food ingredients across 64 countries, supported by 70+ laboratories and research centers for customers in life sciences and industrial chemicals.
• Sampling Service Sampling and evaluation services that allow B2B customers to test specialty chemicals and food ingredients before procurement decisions, supported by Azelis technical expertise.
• REACH Customer Service Compliance management services for REACH (Registration, Evaluation, Authorisation and Restriction of Chemicals) regulation, helping customers navigate complex chemical regulatory requirements across jurisdictions.
• Life Sciences Specialty Chemical Distribution Distribution of specialty chemicals and food ingredients across eight Life Sciences market segments (Animal Nutrition, Flavours & Fragrances, Nutraceuticals, Food & Nutrition, Home Care & Industrial Cleaning, Personal Care, Pharmaceuticals & Healthcare, Agricultural & Environmental Solutions) for B2B formulators and manufacturers.
• Industrial Chemicals Specialty Distribution Distribution of specialty chemicals across nine Industrial Chemicals market segments (CASE, Electronics, Essential Chemicals, Fine Chemicals, Lubricants & Metalworking Fluids, Oilfield, Other Applications, Advanced Materials & Additives, Textiles, Leather & Paper) for B2B industrial customers.
• Blending and Repacking Facilities Blending and repacking facilities provided as part of Azelis New Zealand's distribution and development services, supporting B2B customers with specialty chemical and food ingredient preparation.

Quantifiable outcome

• SBTi-approved science-based targets: 42% Scope 1 & 2 emissions reduction by 2030
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments16 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• Lactalis Ingredients PharmacoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 2 June 2026Azelis entered a new distribution partnership with Lactalis for the Pharmaceuticals & Healthcare market in India. Azelis will distribute the Lactalpha pharmaceutical lactose range across India, strengthening its portfolio for oral solid dosage formulations. The range includes milled and sieved low-nitrite lactose suitable for wet and dry granulation, compliant with Ph. Eur., USP-NF, and JP standards.
• ArxadacoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 27 May 2026Azelis expanded its partnership with Arxada to distribute industrial biocides and coating additives in France. The agreement extends existing collaboration beyond life sciences into industrial applications covering Coatings, Adhesives, Sealants and Elastomers (CASE) and Chemicals. The partnership builds on successful collaboration across DACH, Benelux, UK and Ireland, Greece, and Ukraine.
• Chemetall (BASF Coatings)coreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 November 2025Azelis and Chemetall expanded their distribution partnership across North America, now including the United States and Mexico in addition to Canada. Azelis distributes Chemetall's surface treatment solutions for general industrial applications. Partnership began in Canada November 2025, expanded to Mexico April 2026 and US May 2026.
• Together for SustainabilitycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerAzelis is a member of Together for Sustainability (TfS), committing to principles of sustainable procurement. Through this membership, Azelis has achieved broad coverage of procured spend from ESG-assessed or audited suppliers.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• Brenntag: World's largest chemical distribution company with €16B+ revenue, operating globally. Direct peer to Azelis Group NV (and therefore Azelis NZ) in specialty chemicals distribution, with broader product portfolio and scale.
• Univar Solutions: Major North American chemical and ingredient distributor following the ChemQuest/Univar merger, with broad industrial and life sciences exposure. Comparable to Azelis as a global specialty distribution peer.

Direct peers

• Helm AG: German-headquartered global marketing and distribution company for specialty chemicals. Comparable to Azelis in principal relationship model, geographic spread, and specialty focus.
• ICC Chemical: Specialty chemicals distributor focused on industrial chemicals, plastics, and intermediates. Comparable to Azelis in industrial chemicals portfolio and principal/distributor model.
• Cornelius Group: UK-based specialty ingredients and chemicals distributor serving personal care, food, and industrial markets. Similar business model to Azelis, particularly in personal care and food ingredients.
• Barentz International: European-headquartered specialty chemicals and food ingredients distributor with global expansion. Closely comparable to Azelis in market segmentation (Life Sciences/Industrial Chemicals), formulation support, and customer mix.
• IMCD NV: Specialty chemicals and food ingredients distributor headquartered in Rotterdam, listed on Euronext Amsterdam. Closest direct competitor to Azelis in business model (value-added specialty distribution with application laboratories) and customer mix.
• Nordmann, Rassmann (Nordmann): European specialty chemical and food ingredient distributor with focus on personal care, food, and industrial applications. Similar business model and customer segments to Azelis.
• Biesterfeld AG: European specialty chemicals distributor serving industrial chemicals, life sciences, and food ingredients. Comparable to Azelis in market coverage and value-added distribution model.

Regional players

• DKSH Holding: Swiss-based market expansion services company with strong Asia Pacific presence across consumer goods, healthcare, and specialty chemicals. Comparable to Azelis in Asia Pacific distribution and life sciences/consumer chemicals focus.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance7 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Subsidiaries9 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors1 record

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M&A

Investments

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