DKSH Japan has begun exclusive distribution in the Japanese market of cosmetic ingredients offered by Germany-based bitop. The agreement covers all products, and DKSH Japan will provide marketing, sales and distribution services.
DKSH Japan announced that it would begin exclusive distribution in the Japanese market of cosmetic ingredients offered by bitop. The agreement covers all products, including the flagship products Ectoin natural and Glycoin natural, and establishes a supply system for Japanese customers. DKSH Japan will handle marketing, sales and distribution services in the Japanese market.
The partnership expands DKSH and bitop's cooperation in Europe and the Asia-Pacific region to Japan. Building on their track record of cooperation in six or more countries and regions, the companies aim to support growth in the Japanese market.
bitop's ingredients include high-performance materials such as Ectoin natural and Glycoin natural, which are expected to be used in personal care applications including skin protection, moisturization, stabilization and repair. DKSH Japan will strengthen its sales network and technical support in the Japanese market.
In their corporate profiles, DKSH is described as having promoted business expansion in Asia, Europe and North America for many years, while bitop is a Germany-based company engaged in the research, development and manufacture of functional ingredients, including ectoine.