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Booth 5224
 
LBB Specialties, a supplier of specialty chemicals and ingredient distributor based in North America, has partnered with Shin-Etsu SE Tylose USA to distribute cellulose excipients in the pharmaceutical and nutraceutical markets.
 
The agreement, effective Nov. 1, will span LBB’s life sciences and food/nutrition verticals across the U.S., Canada, the Caribbean, and Central America.
 
The partnership will encompass Sin-Etsu SE Tylose’s full range of product lines including AQOAT, HPMCP, L-HPC with a core focus on their MC and HPMC Tylopur and Metolose. These cellulose excipients are widely used in pharmaceutical and nutraceutical applications for their versatile functions such as binding, thickening, and controlled release properties.
 
“This partnership with SE Tylose complements our existing portfolio of APIs and value-added excipients for solid dose applications in pharmaceuticals and aligns with our vision of being a comprehensive ingredients supplier for the pharmaceutical industry, notably following our strategic expansion into Puerto Rico,” said Seth Burns, SVP of Life Sciences at LBB Specialties.
 
“SE Tylose’s manufacturing excellence and technical expertise will significantly benefit our nutraceutical customers. Tylopure and Metolose offer unique properties that enhance our ability to serve the entire nutraceutical value chain, from brands to contract manufacturers,” said Mike DeGennaro, SVP of food and nutrition at LBB Specialties.
 
Shin-Etsu SE Tylose is based in Wiesbaden, Germany, and produces approximately 65,000 tons of cellulose ether annually. Their products are used in a plethora of products, ranging from construction materials to pharmaceuticals and food ingredients. LBB Specialties’ regulatory team can support customer development and technical marketing for product formulation and trends consultation.