Viachem, Ltd. Is Runner-up In 2010 ICIS Innovation Awards For Best Business Innovation

Online, October 12, 2010 (Newswire.com) - ICIS, market-intelligence provider for the global chemical industry, today announced Viachem, Ltd. as the runner-up in its 2010 ICIS Innovation Awards category for Best Business Innovation. The category winner was Huntsman Advanced Materials of Basel, Switzerland.

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.

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.

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