Univar N.V. is one of the world’s leading independent distributors of industrial chemicals and providers of related specialty services, operating throughout both North America and Europe. Univar endeavors to service its customer base, made up of some 250,000 industrial end users, with a full portfolio of products. The majority are commodities the company buys in bulk, then processes, blends and repacks to meet the diverse requirements of the industries we serve. Others are specialties—purchased pre-packaged and sold on a technical basis, usually under a manufacturer’s own brand. As well as differentiating ourselves through our vast product offering, Univar also provides a number of related services, both to its customers and suppliers, such as blending, managing customer inventories, packaging, labeling, warehouse management, waste management, technical support and managing vendor reduction programs.

Univar operates a network of over 200 distribution centers, spread across the United States, Canada and 20 European countries. In 2007, Univar generated net sales of approximately $8.1 billion. Univar has approximately 7,700 employees based primarily throughout North America and Europe.

Univar N.V. is owned by Ulixes B.V., an entity ultimately owned primarily by funds managed and controlled by CVC Capital Partners.