EQUILEX BV
Equilex BV: A Global Chemicals Supplier for International Petrochemical Solutions
Equilex Chemical BV is a global chemicals supplier with international expertise in chemical manufacturing, refining, and petrochemical logistics.
We provide high-quality chemical products and dependable logistics services. Our goal is to ensure efficiency and long-term value for industrial partners worldwide.
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📞 Contact us to discover how Equilex can support your needs with flexible, insight-driven chemical supply solutions.
🟦 Partner with Us
Equilex continues to grow its global presence while staying committed to quality, efficiency, and sustainability.
As a provider of international petrochemical solutions, we work with companies worldwide to drive innovation and operational excellence in chemical distribution.
🟦 Our Expertise in Petrochemical Market Insight and Value Creation
At Equilex, we create value through strong expertise in marketing, logistics, and finance.
We support clients with in-depth petrochemical market analysis that guides informed sourcing decisions.
Our strategy helps optimize supply chains, improve international market access, and deliver cost-effective, tailored solutions.
🟦 Global Support for Industrial Partners
Equilex helps businesses source high-purity solvents, intermediates, and specialty chemicals globally. Our technical expertise and supply chain flexibility make us a reliable partner in a changing petrochemical market.
Explore our products to see how we serve various industries and regions.
Our Story
Global Partner in Chemical Distribution
At Equilex Chemicals B.V., we are proud to be your global partner in chemical distribution.
In particular, we specialize in chemical intermediates, performance chemicals, and refinery feedstocks.
Thanks to our international presence and strong network, we are able to serve clients across Europe, Asia, and the Americas.
Furthermore, we are committed to delivering high-quality solutions, with a strong focus on safety, reliability, and compliance.
As a result, Equilex is a trusted partner for businesses seeking consistent, long-term chemical sourcing support.
Our Expertise in Chemical Distribution
We specialize in sourcing and distributing a wide range of high-quality chemical intermediates, performance chemicals, and refinery raw materials.
Moreover, our team brings deep market insight and strong technical expertise.
This combination allows us to deliver customized solutions for a wide range of industries.
For example, we serve sectors such as petrochemicals, refining, coatings, and specialty manufacturing, each with their own unique needs.
Global Presence of a Trusted Chemical Partner
Equilex Chemicals is headquartered in Schiedam, the Netherlands.
In addition, we have strategic offices in France, Turkey, and Brazil.
Thanks to this global presence, we are able to serve key markets efficiently across the world.
Moreover, our international footprint allows us to offer local responsiveness combined with the efficiency of a global supply chain partner.
Our Commitment to Quality, Safety & Compliance
At Equilex, we place safety, health, and environmental responsibility at the core of everything we do. Our operations follow the most rigorous EH&S standards.
We fully comply with key industry regulations, including REACH.
This ensures the safe handling, transport, and delivery of all chemical products.
Why Choose Equilex?
We have decades of experience in the chemical industry.
Furthermore, our team relies on a broad global network and deep market knowledge.
As a result, we offer agile and reliable chemical sourcing solutions for businesses of all sizes.
Whether you're sourcing hard-to-find materials or aiming to streamline your logistics, Equilex remains your trusted chemical supply partner.
Our Values – Built for Long-Term Partnership
- We are Responsible: We rigorously follow all health, safety, and environmental standards. We are fully aligned with REACH regulations and industry best practices.
- We are Reliable: We build lasting relationships with top-tier producers and long-standing clients. Trust and consistency are at the heart of every partnership.
- We are Knowledgeable: Our team brings deep market expertise and operational know-how, ensuring supply continuity even in tight markets.
- We are Flexible: Our understanding of both global trends and local market needs allows us to adapt quickly to evolving requirements.
Ready to Optimize Your Chemical Supply Chain?
Discover how Equilex can support your business with tailored chemical sourcing, global logistics, and regulatory compliance expertise. Contact us to learn more.
Code of Conduct
Equilex Code of Conduct
Equilex’s chemical company code of conduct outlines the ethical principles, compliance rules, and corporate values that guide our operations across global chemical and petrochemical markets.
The ethical framework guiding Equilex’s operations in the global chemical and petrochemical markets. Our commitment is to act with integrity, fairness, and professionalism across all our business relationships.
Why Our Chemical Company Code of Conduct Matters
Our chemical company code of conduct ensures that we maintain the highest standards of integrity, professionalism, and legal compliance across all our operations.
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1. Company Vision & Core Values
We strive to deliver measurable value through sustainability, advanced supply chain capabilities, and technical know-how.
Our Values
- Ethics
- Trust and Reliability
- Efficiency and Fairness
- Professionalism and Team Spirit
- Creating Value for Partners
2. Ethical Principles and Workplace Conduct
Build Trust and Credibility
Our chemical company code of conduct helps ensure trust, transparency, and regulatory compliance throughout every business relationship.
Trust is built through integrity, consistency, and ethical decisions. Our behavior must always support long-term success and credibility.
Respect for the Individual
We ensure a respectful and inclusive environment. Discrimination, harassment, or offensive behavior are not tolerated at Equilex.
Open and Honest Communication
Employees are encouraged to raise ethical concerns freely. Managers must foster transparency and act when issues arise.
Whistleblower Policy: Contact your manager, HR, or the Managing Director under our open-door policy for confidential reporting.
3. Compliance and Legal Responsibility
Upholding the Law
We comply with all laws and internal policies. When in doubt, consult a legal or compliance advisor.
Competition
Equilex commits to fair competition. We do not engage in illegal cooperation or bribery.
Proprietary Information
We respect intellectual property rights and confidentiality — internally and externally.
Selective Disclosure
Do not share nonpublic or sensitive company information unless authorized.
4. Health, Safety and Environmental Responsibility
Equilex maintains a safe and sustainable working environment. All employees must follow health and safety guidelines outlined in the company manual.
5. Conflicts of Interest
We avoid personal interests interfering with our professional duties. If in doubt, disclose potential conflicts to management or HR.
Examples include:
- Working for a competitor
- Hiring family members without disclosure
- Accepting personal benefits from suppliers
- Owning stakes in partner companies
6. Gifts and Business Courtesies
Accepting Business Courtesies
Only modest, occasional gifts or meals may be accepted if they are not excessive, frequent, or intended to influence decisions.
Offering Courtesies
Any offered courtesy must reflect fair practice and must not appear as an attempt to gain unfair business advantage.
7. Financial Integrity and Records
Accurate Public Disclosures
All public and financial disclosures must be truthful and timely. Misrepresentation is not acceptable.
Corporate Recordkeeping
Records must be accurate, complete, and maintained according to applicable regulations and company policies.
8. Accountability and Integrity
We encourage employees to speak up when in doubt. Ethical behavior goes beyond law — it is about doing the right thing, even when no one is watching.
Key Questions to Ask:
- Is this action in line with our Code?
- Would I be comfortable explaining it publicly?
- Is this the ethical and loyal choice?
9. Confidentiality and Company Resources
We protect confidential company and client information. Company resources are used primarily for business purposes, with reasonable personal use allowed.
10. Contact & Reporting
If you witness any unethical behavior, please report to:
- Managing Director: Laurent Suspene – lsuspene@equilex.com
- Communication Manager: Brigitte Elie – belie@equilex.com
- Commercial Director: Patrick Elie – pelie@equilex.com
Let’s work together to uphold the highest standards of integrity and responsibility.
Our team
Our Team
At Equilex, our success relies on the strength of our people. The Equilex team is made up of passionate, skilled professionals who bring expertise, dedication, and innovation to every aspect of our business — from strategic planning to daily operations.
We believe that building a great company starts with building a great team. Our departments collaborate closely to deliver high-quality chemical distribution and logistics solutions that meet our clients’ needs while maintaining the highest standards of safety and compliance.
From Corporate, Sales & Marketing to Logistics & Administration, Technical & EH&S, and Finance & Accounting, each team plays a vital role in achieving our shared goals. Every member of the Equilex team is committed to excellence, sustainability, and long-term partnerships with our customers and suppliers.
We invite you to explore the different departments below and get to know the people behind Equilex. Their experience and commitment form the foundation of our continued growth and international reach.
Departments at Equilex
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Corporate, Sales & Marketing
Here is our Corporate, Sales & Marketing team , committed experts driving Equilex’s commercial vision and growth.
Laurent Suspene
Managing Director Equilex Group
Laurent Suspene has joined Equilex group as Managing Director of Equilex BV and its subsidiaries. Laurent holds a Master in Material Sciences and a PHD in Polymer chemistry. He has spent a long part of his career in R&D and Senior Executive positions for subsidiaries of large international corporation across the globe and will bring his wide experience to Equilex in the R&D and specialties sectors. Laurent will be working from Equilex Headquarters in Schiedam , the Netherlands.
Patrick Elie
Commercial Director Equilex Group
Patrick holds a Master degree in chemistry from Nantes University and an MBA from ESSEC Business School in Paris.
An international career in chemical trading and marketing, namely at Arco Chemical with a business network in Asia, America, Australia & Europe.
Founder of AJV International & Commercial Director of Equilex. Patrick is in charge of the High Olefins business and the new projects.
Edmund Baylis
Sales Manager Specialties
Edmund has a PhD in Polymer Chemistry from Liverpool University and has had extensive experience in various large multinational companies, such as Cray Valley, DSM, Lyondell Chemical and ISP, in functions ranging from R&D, Technical, Business and Industrial management. He is in charge of the diversification program of the company into new products and markets and is sales manager responsible for our alkyl phenols and our alkyl benzenes.
David Wei
Area and Product Stewardship Manager
David holds Master degree and Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering from Delft University of Technology in The Netherlands. He has extensive experience of the research on petrochemical and material science. After his studies, he has worked in the field of European Chemical Regulations compliance for more than ten years. He kept track of the REACH legislative process and understands deeply the REACH regulation and its complications. David is now responsible for the business activity in China, coordinating the EH&S activities for the group and handling all products technical related documentation and issues.
Brigitte Elie
Communication Coordinator
Brigitte holds a master degree in Natural Sciences and Geology from Nantes Sciences University and has studied Communication Management in Nantes Business school. She has worked as a Natural Sciences teacher in schools in France for 18 years before joining AJV International as administrator and co-managing director. She is now coordinating the effort on the communication of Equilex Group.
Lucila de Avila Castilho
Commercial Manager – Latin America
Lucila holds degrees in Chemical Engineering from Escola de Engenharia Mauá and Business Management from Fundação Getulio Vargas. She has more than 30 years experience, including Executive positions, in the Petrochemical and Biotechnology Industries working for Dow Chemical, Arco Chemical, LyondellBasell, Renewable Energy Group.
Sergio de Sola
Sales Manager EMEA
As Sales Manager EMEA, Sergio de Sola is responsible for managing and developing new business in the specialties markets and products in the EMEA region.Sergio holds a Master degree in Industrial Design Engineering from Delft University of Technology, with a specialization in Industrial Marketing.After staring his career in chemical and oil logistics in Rotterdam, Sergio developed a varied international career within large multinational Chemical distributors and Chemical producers.He has lived in different countries, focusing mainly on Specialty Chemicals and international business development. He is an experienced professional in commercial, sales, product management and executive roles.
Bjorn van Wijngen
Sales Manager
As sales manger for Equilex Chemicals B.V Bjorn is responsible for managing and developing new business in the solvents and commodity chemicals . With over 15 years of experience in the chemical industry, Bjorn has held various management and commercial positions at Caldic and Evos. Throughout his career, he has led and managed commercial operations across diverse markets and regions and was commercially responsible for Key production sites in the Netherlands, Thailand and China.
Baris Kan
Senior Sales Director Turkey, Middle East, Africa & Central Asia
Logistics & Administration
Peter Dekker
Logistic & Administration Manager
Peter holds the position of Logistics Coordinator for the chemicals and the oil and wax businesses. Over more than 30 years experience, working in the international shipping and forwarding industry for companies like Broekman Motorships, Ziegler, Burgergroup and Vanguard. Knowledgeable in the shipping and inland transportation world holding international commercial, operational, quality, customers service and management functions.
Esther Corveleijn
Logistics & Administration Coordinator
Esther has been working in administrative functions for shipping companies like Cobra, Herning and Anthony Veder.The last ten years she worked as chartering and adminsitrative assistant and gained valuable experiences at Stolt Nielsen Inland Tanker Service.
David Hopster
Logistics Coordinator
After studying Transport and Logistics Management (MEAO) David started his career at COSCO shipping line, as a boarding agent and then as a breeding agent. In 2006 David joined Vopak Agencies Rotterdam BV. as a boarding agent and later as a ship operator. David developed his knowledge on all types of vessels: bulk, oil, chemical, edible, up to large VLCC tankers. In 2019, David decided to join a brokerage office, Tune Chemical Tankers Bv where he was responsible for the commercial management of a fleet of 15 vessels.
He has joined the Equilex Chemicals BV to bring his experience at the logistics department.
Technical and EH&S
David Wei
Area and Product Stewardship Manager
David holds Master degree and Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering from Delft University of Technology in The Netherlands. He has extensive experience of the research on petrochemical and material science. After his studies, he has worked in the field of European Chemical Regulations compliance for more than ten years. He kept track of the REACH legislative process and understands deeply the REACH regulation and its complications. David is now responsible for the business activity in China, coordinating the EH&S activities for the group and handling all products technical related documentation and issues.Finance & Accounting
Jeffrey Huang
Financial Director
Jeffrey Huang joined Equilex as Finance Director. With over a decade of experience in finance, controlling, and business operations, Jeffrey has held leadership roles in international organizations and private equity environments. He has managed finance teams, led data-driven strategies, and overseen full P&L responsibilities for companies operating in manufacturing and sales-driven sectors. In addition, Jeffrey has a strong background in audit through his work experience at a Big Four accounting firm. Jeffrey holds a Master’s degree in Accountancy & Control from the University of Amsterdam.
Rob Warmerdam
Accountant
Completed a Professional Business Economics Bachelor Study (HEAO).
Rob is an all-round financial expert with more than 25 years of experience and held and position as financial accountant and payroll administator at various companies in the Netherlands.
David Coen
Accountant
David has completed Financial Business Administration studies (MEAO) in the Netherlands . He has built accounting experience in various dutch companies. Now , David works as account receivables accountant and support the finance and accounting team in Equilex group.
Partners
Most of our Services Partners are top ranked companies in their field of activities.
Banks
DEUTSCHE BANK NEDERLAND, Netherlands
Insurances
Atradius, Netherlands
AON, Netherlands
Audit and accountant
Deloitte consulting, Netherlands
Surveyors
SGS, Netherlands
Transport and storage
Odfjell tankers & terminals, Norway
Stolt Nielsen, Norway
Milestone, Japan
Nordic Tankers, Denmark
Vopak, Netherlands
Standic, Netherlands