DKSH Performance Materials’ extended, long-lasting sourcing capabilities in Asia are deeply embedded in its global setup, seamlessly connected to its strong presence and infrastructure in Europe. With dedicated sourcing offices in China, India, Japan, Korea, and Taiwan, DKSH operates close to the source of innovation and production. Each office is staffed by highly experienced, locally based experts who speak the local language, understand cultural and regulatory nuances, and bring strong technical and market knowledge. This on-the-ground proximity enables DKSH to identify, qualify, and appoint suppliers of high-quality specialty chemicals with precision and confidence.
This sourcing strength is amplified by DKSH’s robust European distribution capabilities. With EU-wide warehouse locations, local stock availability, and delivery to multiple customer sites across the region, DKSH ensures speed, flexibility, and supply continuity, even in volatile market conditions. Customers benefit from shorter lead times, reduced working capital pressure, and greater resilience against disruptions.
Importantly, Asia particularly China has undergone a profound transformation. China-based raw material producers are no longer defined by a purely cost-driven mindset. Instead, many have transitioned toward advanced problem-solving and solution-oriented approaches, underpinned by decades of deep chemical production expertise. Quality standards have improved significantly, investments in R&D have accelerated, and collaboration with global partners has become more sophisticated. DKSH Performance Materials actively harnesses this progress, translating Asian innovation and manufacturing excellence into dependable value for European customers.
We work very closely in real-time with our business partners, both suppliers and customers, to monitor consumption levels, inventory, and demand, ensuring material availability to avoid supply chain disruption.
Beyond physical distribution, DKSH Performance Materials goes above and beyond to tackle complex distribution and formulation challenges. Its end-to-end service model covers supplier identification and qualification, specification management, approvals, regulatory compliance, and supply chain logistics. Dedicated Regulatory Affairs teams provide REACH registration and compliance support, removing complexity and risk from customers’ operations.
As a one-stop solution partner, DKSH Performance Materials adds more than materials. It delivers peace of mind. By connecting Asia’s evolving production excellence with Europe’s demanding markets, DKSH helps customers navigate uncertainty with confidence, focus on innovation, and build resilient, future-ready supply chains.
Author:
Ernest Martínez Bassedas, Manager, Business Development, Specialty Chemicals Industry, Europe