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- Samchem Holdings Bhd. is an integrated chemical distributor and supply chain solutions provider specializing in the sourcing, distribution, blending, warehousing, and logistics of industrial and specialty chemicals across Southeast Asia. Founded in 1989 and headquartered in Shah Alam, Selangor, Malaysia, the company operates across Malaysia, Vietnam, Indonesia, and Singapore through an extensive network of regional distribution hubs, chemical blending plants, and bulk storage terminals. The company distributes a diverse portfolio of chemical products organized across key product categories, including industrial solvents such as alcohols, esters, ketones, aliphatic hydrocarbons, aromatic solvents, glycol ethers, and chlorinated solvents; polyurethane intermediate chemicals comprising polyols, methylene diphenyl diisocyanate, toluene diisocyanate, and performance polyurethane additives; specialty performance chemicals and additives for surface coatings, printing inks, adhesives, and sealants; silicone fluids, polymers, and specialty resins; and basic oleochemicals, surfactants, and process reagents. In addition to chemical distribution, the company offers a full suite of value-added industrial services, including custom chemical blending and formulation support; toll manufacturing and contract repacking; bulk liquid breaking, decanting, and automated drum filling; certified dangerous goods warehousing; and specialized hazardous materials logistics and fleet transportation. Samchem Holdings Bhd. serves a diversified range of industrial end markets, including automotive, paints and coatings, printing and packaging, furniture and bedding manufacturing, construction, electrical and electronics, agriculture, and general industrial manufacturing. In recent operational developments, the company has expanded its regional logistics and storage capacity with enhanced chemical warehousing and bulk liquid terminals in key industrial zones across Malaysia and Vietnam. Furthermore, the company has deepened its strategic distributorship alliances with major global petrochemical manufacturers to expand its portfolio of high-value specialty chemicals, high-performance polyurethane systems, and eco-friendly, low-VOC formulations, while modernizing its digital supply chain and hazardous materials handling infrastructure to meet growing regional manufacturing demand.