(Irving, TX) – August 7, 2024 – Coast Southwest is pleased to announce that it has been appointed to distribute the Holiferm line of biosurfactants. The two companies have entered into a strategic sales, marketing, and distribution arrangement covering the United States and Canada.
“The addition of the Holiferm products to our personal care portfolio affirms our commitment to and position as a leader in surfactant ingredient technology,” said Joseph C. Cimo, President of Coast Southwest.
Holiferm is a leading biochemical manufacturer, headquartered in Manchester, UK, that produces sophorolipids through a natural fermentation process. These surfactants are environmentally friendly and are economically competitive alternatives to petrochemical-derived ingredients.
“We are excited to be working with Coast Southwest due to their dynamic and collaborative approach and are confident this will accelerate the adoption of biosurfactants in the US and Canadian markets,” said Ben Dolman, Founder and CEO of Holiferm.
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Coast Southwest is on a mission to revolutionize distribution in the chemical industry. With a passion for discovering the latest ingredient technology and a broad catalogue of core chemistries, we deliver the materials that help personal care businesses thrive.
Holiferm is a leading biochemical manufacturer, headquartered in Manchester, UK. The company, which is a spinout from the University of Manchester, is scaling up international sales and production from its commercial plant in Wallasey, UK, to support full market launch by major multinational customers.