Pero (Milan), Italy – June 17, 2026 – Eigenmann& Veronelli Group (EV), a leading supplier of specialty chemicals and ingredients, is pleased to announce the extension of its distribution partnership with Ashland, a global manufacturer and distributor of high-value specialty chemicals.
A long-standing partner in the distribution of Ashland’s cellulose esters for Performance Solutions, EV is now expanding the collaboration to include Ashland’s Coatings & Construction business. Under this agreement, EV will be responsible for the distribution of Ashland’s Coatings & Construction portfolio in Northern Italy and Malta.
The addition of this product line to EV’s portfolio will enable the company to offer customers enhanced performance, efficiency, and responsiveness across a wide range of applications, including interior and exterior wall paints, renders, cementitious tile adhesives, and building materials.
“The extension of this agreement allows us to further broaden the Ashland portfolio available to our wide customer base,” said Simone Tortora, Business Unit Manager Coatings & Construction at EV. “This development strengthens the growth of an increasingly specialty-focused business and further consolidates Ashland’s role as one of our key strategic partners.”
Rémi Lalonde, Sales Director – Coatings & Construction Europe at Ashland, commented:
“We are excited to announce our expanded distribution agreement with EV for Northern Italy and Malta. This partnership marks a significant step in strengthening our presence in the Coatings & Construction segments, combining Ashland’s innovative specialty additives with EV’ s deep market knowledge and service excellence. By joining forces, we aim to deliver enhanced value and support to customers, offering tailored solutions and technical expertise to help them succeed in a rapidly evolving industry.”
