Barentz and Vikram Thermo announce a distribution partnership to expand access to pharmaceutical-grade polymers in the U.S. market

Avon, Ohio – <November 5, 2025>

Barentz, a leading global specialty ingredients solutions provider, has entered into a distribution agreement with Vikram Thermo (India) Ltd (Vikram Thermo), an international leader in methacrylic copolymer-based polymers, known for its long-standing reputation for safety, quality, and reliability. This distribution partnership is effective November 1st.

Under this agreement, Barentz will serve as the distribution partner for methacrylate and methacrylic acid polymers across the entire United States. This partnership aims to ensure a consistent supply of high-quality, pharmaceutical-grade polymers that are essential for formulating high-performance products.

“This collaboration provides Barentz with differentiated access to advanced oral drug delivery polymers, enabling innovative formulation solutions across therapeutic areas,” said Divya Tewari, President of North American Pharmaceutical division. “Through this partnership, we are enhancing the strength, agility, and reliability of our global supply chain to ensure uninterrupted, high-quality supply for our customers. This partnership further reinforces our commitment to innovation and expands our integrated portfolio for both small and large molecules drug solutions”

"We are delighted to partner with Barentz, a globally respected organization that shares our vision of quality, reliability, and innovation, “said Mr. Ankur Patel, one of Vikram Thermo’s Board Directors. "Our flagship brand DRUGCOAT® has long set the standard for methacrylic-based polymers. By combining Vikram Thermo's formulation excellence and manufacturing strength with Barentz's deep market reach and technical expertise, we aim to deliver dependable, high- value solutions that help U.S. pharmaceutical companies to achieve superior product performance and regulatory confidence.”

With this partnership, Barentz continues its commitment to being a comprehensive partner by offering cutting-edge ingredients and unparalleled technical support.

About Barentz

Barentz is a global provider of speciality ingredient solutions for the life sciences and performance materials sectors. We form strong partnerships with customers and principals to deliver high-quality ingredients, technical expertise in ingredient selection and application, and tailored services. Established in 1953, Barentz operates in over 70 countries, through our network of laboratories, sourcing, and formulation centres across EMEA, the Americas, and Asia-Pacific. This enables us to serve more than 27,000 customers worldwide, with approximately 2,800 employees and a turnover of approximately €2.3 billion. Our commitment to responsible business practices has been recognised with a gold rating from EcoVadis®, placing us among the top 2% of companies assessed globally. Guided by our technical expertise, global reach, and commitment to partnership, we remain focused on what matters most: always a better solution. For more information, visit: www.barentz.com.

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About Vikram Thermo

Established in 1985, Vikram Thermo (India) Ltd. is a leading manufacturer of functional excipients - methacrylic acid copolymers used in oral solid dosage forms. The company's flagship brand DRUGCOAT® is recognised globally for its quality, consistency, and performance in controlled and enteric release formulations. Headquartered in Ahmedabad, India, Vikram Thermo operates state of-the-art manufacturing facilities compliant with ISO, EXCIPACT GMP, and HALAL standards. With exports to over 40 countries and a strong presence across Europe, Asia, MENA, and Latin America, Vikram Thermo continues to strengthen its position as a trusted partner for pharmaceutical innovation worldwide. For more information, visit: www.vikramthermo.com