Viachem is Runner-up in 2010 ICIS Best Business Innovation Award Category

Oct. 11, 2010 - PRLog -- ICIS, market-intelligence provider for the global chemical industry, today announced the four winners of its 2010 ICIS Innovation Awards.  Viachem, Ltd. was the runner-up in the Best Business Innovation category.

The ICIS Innovation Awards, which are open to companies worldwide, are designed to recognize those companies that have made significant steps forward in technological and business innovation.  Viachem and 14 other companies made the ICIS short-list, and four category award winners were named. The category winner for Best Business Innovation was Huntsman Advanced Materials of Basel, Switzerland.

Mike Efting, founder and president of Viachem and former Univar executive, pioneered the concept of a producer-centric, partnership-oriented distribution channel specifically for fine and specialty chemicals.  These materials are often expensive, technically complex and frequently sold in less-than-load quantities.

“Our model has proven successful in helping chemical producers market and sell to those less-than-load customers and grow their market share,” said Efting. “It is an honor to be recognized for our achievements by the 2010 Innovation Awards, given the reputation ICIS has internationally for its insights and contributions to the chemical industry.”

About Viachem
Viachem is headquartered in Plano, Texas, and serves customers nationwide using a sophisticated marketing and sales model to help chemical manufacturers increase their customer base.  Viachem’s services include third-party verification and quality control, formulation assistance, and competitive pricing for specialty chemicals used in a wide range of industries.  For more information visit the company’s Web site at www.viacheminc.com.
 
For more information, contact Viachem Communications: 972-265-0404

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Founded in 2006, Viachem, Ltd. serves a growing portfolio of international chemical producers by offering exclusive sales and marketing representation for specialty and fine chemicals throughout North America.