Azelis Netherlands BV
Azelis is a global innovation service provider in the speciality chemicals and food ingredients industry. It acts as a distributor and technical partner between more than 2,800 principals and over 65,000 customers, serving a broad mix of life sciences and industrial chemicals end markets. The company positions itself as more than a logistics intermediary: it combines market access, formulation expertise, and local technical support to help customers develop and improve products. Azelis operates in 64 countries with more than 4,100 employees, over 70 application laboratories, and 100+ offices. Its model is built around regional proximity and market-specific formulation work, allowing it to tailor solutions to local demands while maintaining global reach. The company emphasizes innovation through formulation, sustainability, and digitalisation as the main drivers of its value proposition. Core Values Innovation : Azelis frames innovation as “innovation through formulation,” using technical laboratories and market expertise to create new formulations and improve existing ones. Sustainability : The company says sustainability is central to its business model and aims to help principals and customers meet sustainability objectives through more responsible products and formulations. Customer focus : Azelis emphasizes close collaboration with customers and principals, offering local support, technical guidance, and services designed to solve specific market challenges. Integrity and compliance : The company highlights ethical business conduct, full regulatory compliance, and strong SHEQ and governance standards as part of how it operates. Unique Aspects Large global laboratory network : Azelis operates more than 70 application laboratories and research centres worldwide, which it uses to develop, test, and benchmark formulations for specific market segments. Strong market reach with local footprint : The company combines presence in 64 countries with regional teams and local service support, enabling it to adapt formulations and services to local customer needs. Broad principal and customer base : Azelis works with more than 2,800 principals and over 65,000 customers, giving it a wide lateral value chain and access to diverse end markets. Digital customer tools : Its customer portal allows users to order samples, request quotes, reorder products, and access formulations and documentation in one digital environment. Sustainability recognition : Azelis reports external recognition including SBTi-approved emissions reduction targets, CDP A- leadership status, EcoVadis Gold, MSCI AA ESG rating, and inclusion in the BEL® ESG Index, underscoring its sustainability positioning.