PQ and ADDITIVA expand market presence in Brazil with strategic partnership

The chemical group PQ and the Brazilian distributor ADDITIVA Produtos Químicos have entered into a strategic partnership that came into effect on February 1, 2025. The aim of the collaboration is to expand PQ’s market share in Brazil through ADDITIVA’s technical and commercial expertise in specialty chemicals.

“ADDITIVA looks for partnerships that add value to customers and are synergistic with our current portfolio. We are proud to be trusted by PQ. Customers will benefit from easy access to PQ’s high-quality and high-performance products, through our efficient logistics structure, specialized technical and commercial support and a wide variety of chemical solutions,” said Marcos Bresolin, CEO of ADDITIVA Produtos Químicos.

PQ’s silica products are marketed under the GASIL brand and are used in numerous industrial processes as well as consumer products such as paints, coatings and building materials. The partnership with ADDITIVA will facilitate access to these products and enable a more efficient supply to the Brazilian market.

“ADDITIVA’s experience in the Brazilian market and its commitment to quality and customer service align perfectly with our goals. We are excited about this partnership with ADDITIVA,” said João Teodoro Frutuoso, Business Manager, South America at PQ.

With the new partnership, both companies are strengthening their position in the Brazilian specialty chemicals market and offering improved availability of high-quality materials for industrial applications. The collaboration is to be expanded in the long term to ensure customers have reliable access to high-performance solutions.