Univar N.V. · Rotterdam The Netherlands
Company Description
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This link will open in a new window Univar is a leader in the universe of chemical distributors. The company buys chemicals in bulk and blends and packs them for customers in the agricultural, chemicals, coatings, electronics, food and beverage, oil and gas, pharmaceutical, and water treatment industries. Univar also offers inventory management, custom labeling, custom packaging, waste management, warehouse management, and technical support services. The company serves about 250,000 industrial end-users through more than 200 distribution centers. It's active primarily in North America and Europe. In 2007 the company acquired CHEMCENTRAL for $650 million. Later that year CVC Capital Partners bought the formerly public Univar for $2 billion. To read the full description, subscribe now.
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Key Univar N.V. Financials
| Company Type | Private Headquarters |
| Fiscal Year-End | December |
| Annual Sales (mil.) | $8,121.1 |
| Employees | 7,285 |
Univar N.V. Executives
21 executives listed for Univar N.V.'s Rotterdam, location.
| Title | Name & Bio | Contact |
| Chairman, President, and CEO | Gary Pruitt | Network |
| SVP and CFO | Steve Nielsen | Network |
| SVP and Chief Commercial Officer | Terry Hill | Network |
Competition
Competitive Landscape for Univar N.V.
Chemical distribution is a cyclical business dependent on industrial demand. The profitability of individual companies depends on an efficient distribution system. Larger companies can offer more products and services. Local and regional distributors can compete effectively through superior service. The industry is capital-intensive: annual revenue per employee is about $800,000. To read the full description, subscribe now.Top Univar N.V. Competitors
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