Press release submitted on behalf of Palmer Holland.
LANXESS Corporation, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, a leading specialty chemicals company that develops, manufactures and markets chemical intermediates, additives and consumer protection products, announced that Palmer Holland will become the exclusive distributor for its Bayferrox and Colortherm brand inorganic pigments in Canada, effective August 1, 2026.
This new agreement expands Palmer Holland’s long-standing distribution relationship with LANXESS Inorganic Pigments, which currently includes the Northeast, Midwest and Western United States. With this expansion, Palmer Holland will provide customers with enhanced regional coverage and customer support across North America.
“We are pleased to continue strengthening our partnership with Palmer Holland through this expansion into the Canadian market,” said Renata Rodrigues, head of Inorganic Pigments, Americas region. “Palmer Holland has consistently demonstrated strong market knowledge, technical competence and a customer-focused approach. We are confident they will successfully support our Canadian customers and further grow the Bayferrox and Colortherm brands in the region.”
“This latest step in our long-standing partnership with LANXESS reflects the continued growth of our collaboration,” said Dave Ruggieri, Palmer Holland, principal management director. “The company’s global leadership in high-quality inorganic pigments, together with its strong commitment to sustainability and product stewardship, provides a strong platform for growth. We look forward to serving customers in Canada with the same dedication and expertise they expect from both Palmer Holland and LANXESS.”
Bayferrox and Colortherm high-performance pigments from LANXESS are renowned for their consistent quality, durability and broad color spectrum. Based on iron oxide and chrome oxide chemistry, these pigments offer excellent lightfastness, weather resistance and chemical stability, making them well-suited for demanding applications in coatings, plastics, construction materials and specialty formulations. Manufactured to rigorous quality and environmental standards, Bayferrox and Colortherm pigments are trusted worldwide for both performance and sustainability.
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About Palmer Holland
Established in 1925, Palmer Holland is a North American specialty chemical and ingredient distributor of raw materials headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio, with more than 60 account managers and ingredient consultants across the United States and Canada. The privately held, employee-owned company offers strong marketplace flexibility and a dedicated platform for long-term success, delivering effective and efficient solutions to customers and principals. Palmer Holland serves partners in Agriculture, CASE (coatings, adhesives, sealants, elastomers), Health & Nutrition, Lubricants and Engineered Materials.
About LANXESS
LANXESS is a leading specialty chemicals company with sales of EUR 5.7 billion in 2025. The company currently has about 11,600 employees in 32 countries. The core business of LANXESS is the development, manufacturing and marketing of chemical intermediates, additives and consumer protection products. LANXESS has achieved leading positions in the Dow Jones Best-in-Class Index and the MSCI ESG and ISS ESG ratings, among others, for its commitment to sustainability.
