For over 20 years, ROSS has represented US-based specialty surfactant producer McIntyre Group, Ltd. in the Western Region. In March of 2009, the McIntyre Group was acquired by Rhodia (France), a leading global chemical developer and producer. On Sept.1, 2009, ROSS was notified that the long-term distribution relationship with McIntyre will continue as part of the Rhodia NoveCare Personal Care Group. ROSS will remain an important source for McIntyre ingredients and will additionally have access to the Rhodia NoveCare Personal Care ingredients.

Bill Ross, President & Founder, ROSS, explains, "We're very pleased to move forward as a partner with Rhodia. The expanded product range presents and exciting opportunity for growth". ROSS will continue to work closely with George Sedlmayr, Western Region Distribution Manager, Rhodia, who was formerly the Western Region Sales Manager for McIntyre Group.

The Rhodia NoveCare Personal Care product line is an extensive range of surfactants, performance concentrates and blends, natural and bio polymers, proteins, synthetic polymers and preservatives. More Info on Rhodia