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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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Clarivine cosmetic active and biotech formulation supports long-term skin vitality and regeneration

Clarivine™, the latest launch from Vytrus Biotech, has earned international acclaim by winning the Silver Innovation Award in the Active Ingredients category at in-cosmetics Global 2025.

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Discover two breakthrough skincare actives – AmelioSense™ and PhytoCellTec™ Exosomes – designed to reduce inflammation, support skin rejuvenation, and enhance anti-ageing formulations with clinically proven results.

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