Univar Solutions acquires H.M. Royal is thus expanding its presence in the market for additives used in rubber, plastics, and adhesives in the United States.

By SKYSEVEN Chemical Technical Team · 2026-08-05

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The 101-year-old specialty retailer boasts longstanding customer relationships along the U.S. East and West Coasts.

Univar Solutions LLC (“Univar Solutions” or “the Company”), a leading global solution provider to consumers of specialty ingredients and chemicals, today announced that it will provide H.M. Royal has taken over, a highly respected 101-year-old specialty distributor to rubber, plastics and adhesive additives. The acquisition of H.M. Royal strengthens the “Performance Materials” division within the “Ingredients Specialties” division of Univar Solutions, expanding access to specialty items, technical expertise and long-standing customer relationships, particularly on the East and West Coast, where H.M. Royal is strongly represented. The merger will give the clients of H.M. Royal access to Univar Solutions' wider reach, logistics network and digital tools, while continuing to benefit from the technical expertise and trusting relationships that drive the success of H.M. Royal were central.

“We are proud of it, H.M. Welcome Royal to the Univar Solutions' family of 'Ingredients Specialties', ”said Nick Powell, CEO of“ Ingredients Specialties ”of Univar Solutions. “The company brings in-depth technical expertise in rubber, plastics and adhesives as well as long-standing customer and supplier partnerships, and together we offer an expanded portfolio and a team of professionals to better support customers in the USA. This strategic partnership, underpinned by a shared commitment to service and excellence, builds on both companies' traditions of values and customer focus.”

“H.M. Royal has long been a trusted partner in rubber, plastics, adhesives, sealants and protective coatings, and this is an crucial measure forward to our Performance Materials division, ”said Matthew Oliver, Senior Vice President of Performance Materials at Univar Solutions. “This merger enables us to create a greater networked platform in the field of rubber and plastics, to enhance cooperation and to open up new development opportunities along the entire value chain. We are committed to providing the technical expertise, supplier relationships and market orientation that underpin the success of H.M. To identify, preserve and continue to expand royal-especially in consumption areas where consistency, processing performance and reliable supply are paramount.”

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