Bjørn Thorsen, leading European distributor of specialty chemicals and raw materials, is strengthening its long-standing partnership with Société Nouvelle des Couleurs Zinciques (SNCZ) by expanding distribution coverage to Finland, Estonia, Latvia and Lithuania.

This development builds on many years of successful cooperation, during which Bjørn Thorsen has served as SNCZ’s trusted distributor across Sweden, Denmark, and Norway. The expanded agreement reflects both companies’ shared ambition to bring high-performance anticorrosive solutions to a broader regional market.

SNCZ’s pigments enable customers to formulate advanced anticorrosive coatings used across demanding sectors such as construction, automotive, industrial infrastructure, marine, aerospace, and household appliances. By extending the lifespan of metal-based products, these solutions contribute to more sustainable resource use and reduced reliance on non renewable materials.

Manufactured at SNCZ’s facility in Bouchain, France - strategically located near major Northern European seaports - the company’s products are distributed worldwide through a network spanning more than 70 countries. This global reach, combined with strong local partnerships, ensures both technical expertise and responsive service.

With the inclusion of Finland and the Baltics, Bjørn Thorsen further reinforces its position as a key regional partner for high-quality anticorrosive technologies. Customers in these markets will benefit from enhanced access to SNCZ’s innovative pigment solutions, supported by Bjørn Thorsen’s local market knowledge and technical expertise.

Founded in 1984, Société Nouvelle des Couleurs Zinciques (SNCZ) is a leading manufacturer of anticorrosive pigments, delivering innovative solutions to protect metals and extend product durability across global markets. As a member of SILOX, SNCZ offers one of the most comprehensive product portfolios in the industry, including zinc phosphates, modified zinc phosphates, zinc-free phosphates, polyphosphates and modified silicas.