In 2025, Alkan Chemical Europe proudly celebrates its 15th anniversary. Since our establishment in Düsseldorf, we have evolved into a reliable distribution partner for pharmaceutical raw materials, supporting manufacturers across Europe, the Middle East, and North Africa. This milestone provides an opportunity to reflect on our journey, highlight what makes us a trusted partner, and share our vision for the years ahead.
A Journey of Growth and Reliability
Founded in 2009, Alkan Chemical Europe entered the market with a clear purpose: to bridge global sourcing capabilities with European quality standards. Over the past 15 years, we have expanded from a specialized sourcing firm into a comprehensive distributor of active pharmaceutical ingredients (APIs), excipients, and specialty chemicals.
Our growth has been guided by a consistent focus on quality, compliance, and customer-centric solutions. With headquarters in Düsseldorf and a logistics warehouse in Meer, Belgium, we combine European reliability with a strong global reach. Today, Alkan is recognized not only for its portfolio but also for its ability to deliver dependable service, documentation support, and flexible logistics.
Building a Foundation of Trust
The pharmaceutical industry demands more than competitive pricing. It requires consistency, documentation, and trust. Over the last 15 years, we have established ourselves as a distributor that delivers:
- Quality assurance through carefully selected manufacturers and continuous supplier qualification.
- Regulatory support with dossiers, COAs, SDS, DMFs, CEPs, and CTDs when required.
- Responsive service with transparent communication and fast turnaround times.
- Long-term partnerships built on reliability, not just transactions.
This focus on trust has enabled us to build lasting relationships with procurement managers, formulation scientists, and supply chain leaders across the EMEA region.
Expanding Our Portfolio
Alkan Chemical Europe offers a carefully curated range of products to meet the needs of modern pharmaceutical manufacturing:
APIs
Our API portfolio includes Calcium- and Magnesium-based APIs, Iron-based APIs, Zinc-based APIs, and selected molecules such as Albendazole, Dexamethasone Sodium Phosphate, Diphenhydramine HCl, Ketoprofen and Dexketoprofen Trometamol, Meloxicam, Miconazole Nitrate, and Praziquantel.
Excipients
We provide high-performance excipients including HPC, HPMC, HPMCP, MCC, CMC, PVP, Mannitol, Magnesium Hydroxide, Magnesium Oxide, and Calcium Carbonate DC. These products support a wide range of formulation requirements for solid oral, liquid, and topical dosage forms.
Specialty Chemicals
Our specialty chemicals portfolio supports R&D, scale-up, and commercial manufacturing, allowing flexibility for customers developing new formulations or optimizing production.
By balancing quality, availability, and cost efficiency, we ensure our customers can rely on stable supply for both routine and high-value materials.
Logistics and Distribution Excellence
Supply chain challenges have become more complex in recent years. At Alkan, we respond by offering flexible, transparent, and efficient logistics solutions. Our warehouse in Belgium provides:
- EU-based stock programs for shorter lead times.
- Consolidation options to optimize freight costs.
- Predictable deliveries with reduced variability.
- Flexible incoterms that match customer preferences.
This infrastructure ensures that our customers receive products on time, in full, and in compliance with regulatory expectations.
Supporting Supply Chain Resilience
The importance of supply chain resilience has never been clearer. For 15 years, Alkan Chemical Europe has positioned itself as more than a distributor by helping customers:
- Qualify second suppliers to mitigate risks of disruption.
- Diversify sourcing origins across Europe and Asia.
- Balance cost and performance in formulation choices.
- Reduce dependency on single markets for critical raw materials.
This resilience-oriented approach enables our partners to navigate volatility while maintaining operational continuity.
Looking Ahead: The Next 15 Years
While we are proud of our past, our focus remains on the future. In the coming years, Alkan Chemical Europe will:
- Expand supplier networks to strengthen security of supply.
- Increase stock programs in the EU for critical excipients and APIs.
- Invest in digital tools that streamline RFQs, documentation access, and order tracking.
- Continue to advance sustainability by optimizing logistics and reducing the environmental impact of distribution.
Our mission remains unchanged: Unlocking Potential, Enriching Formulations.
A Message of Gratitude
This anniversary is not only a celebration of our company but also of the partners who made our journey possible. We thank our customers, suppliers, and team members for their trust and collaboration.
We look forward to the next chapter, where together we will continue to innovate, strengthen supply chains, and create value for the pharmaceutical industry.
Alkan Chemical Europe
Unlocking Potential, Enriching Formulations