July 14, 2026 – Coast Southwest is pleased to announce that Ethox Chemicals has extended Coast Southwest’s North American distribution territory to include 10 Midwestern states.
Coast Southwest has enjoyed a nearly 20-year relationship with Ethox Chemicals, serving as its exclusive distributor for the West and Southwest personal care markets for the last seven years.
“We have experienced significant growth in the Midwest, driven by strong demand for Ethox’s innovative surfactants, emulsifiers, and specialty chemistries,” said Olivia G. Cimo, Coast Southwest Vice President, Midwest. “This expanded territory allows us to bring that same level of rapid response, technical expertise, and customer obsession directly to formulators across the region. We’re thrilled to deepen our partnership with Ethox and help more personal care brands succeed with high-performance ingredients.”
Effective immediately, Coast Southwest will market and distribute Ethox’s well-known nonionic surfactants, esters, and emulsifiers from Minnesota to Michigan and Ohio.
“Coast Southwest has been an outstanding partner, and their performance in the West and Southwest has been exceptional,” said Will Davis, Ethox Vice President of Sales. “Extending their distribution authorization into the Midwest was a natural next step. Their deep market knowledge, technical support capabilities, and commitment to customer success make them the ideal choice to represent Ethox in this important region. We look forward to continued growth together.”
Coast Southwest is a third-generation business that, over four decades, has grown from a regional chemical distributor with West Coast roots to a multi-location North American powerhouse. The company delivers a comprehensive portfolio of core chemistries and industry-leading innovations for personal care manufacturers.
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Coast Southwest is on a mission to revolutionize distribution in the chemical industry. With a broad catalog of superior ingredients, and a passion for discovering the latest ingredient technology, we deliver the materials that help personal care businesses thrive. Our collaborative approach uniquely positions us to provide unparalleled value to our customers.
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Ethox Chemicals is a leading manufacturer of specialty surfactants and surface-active chemistries. Since 1968, Ethox has provided high-quality custom synthesis, alkoxylation, and toll manufacturing solutions for industries including personal care, agriculture, coatings, oil & gas, textiles, and more. Ethox is part of the Syntha Group, a fourth generation, family-owned group of specialty chemical manufacturing companies located across the southern United States. Ethox’s state-of-the-art manufacturing facility is proudly located in Greenville, SC, and is known for its innovation, flexibility, and commitment to customer success.
https://www.ethox.com/
