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Carst & Walker

Originally established in South Africa in 1934, Carst & Walker is now a multinational organisation with a network of offices and warehousing facilities. Carst & Walker also represents several major multinational companies on an exclusive basis in our regional offices. Our portfolio finds application in Adhesive & Coating, Consumer Specialty, Food Ingredient, Plastics & Rubber, Agrochemical and Chemical Process industries.

Carst & Walker is part of Hobart Enterprises, the holding company of specialty distribution, supply chain and processing companies worldwide. A combination of acquisitions and greenfield developments have reinforced the Group’s footprint in specific regions and target markets for over two decades.

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Carst & Walker has developed a portfolio of high quality specialty raw materials, ingredients and associated industry products built on longstanding relationships with both regional and global manufacturers and suppliers.

  • ADHESIVES & COATINGS
  • AGRICULTURAL CHEMICALS
  • CHEMICALS
  • FOOD INGREDIENTS
  • CONSUMER SPECIALITIES
  • POLYMERS
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The Carst & Walker portfolio has six core industry groups globally, with regional demands and influences determining the focus and growth of each group. This flexibility provides for future opportunities with both suppliers and partners across our global network, giving Carst & Walker an advantage in ever-changing markets

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Lipomod® 70MDP from Biocatalysts is an enzyme-based product that enhances oil hydrolysis, achieving superior efficiency and purity in the production of free fatty acids and glycerol.

The efficient processing of plant-derived oils is foundational to various industries, from food and cosmetics to pharmaceuticals and oleochemicals.

Food trends in 2024 to 2025 are strongly influenced by Asian flavours

Unconventional flavour profiles and combinations in food and beverage are growing, with a strong Asian influence on the global sector.

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