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Redox has been appointed Dow’s agent for DOW™ Latex Powders (DLP) in Australia and New Zealand, providing construction chemical manufacturers with a local Redox contact for the range.

The appointment covers DLP redispersible polymer powders for use in dry-mix construction formulations. Existing Redox customers can discuss DLP requirements with the account manager they already work with.

Polymer performance for dry-mix formulations

DOW™ Latex Powders combine the performance benefits of latex modification with the handling and storage convenience of one-component dry systems. Depending on the grade and formulation, they can help improve adhesion, flexibility, workability and abrasion resistance. Selected grades offer hydrophobic properties to help reduce water absorption.

Applications across the DLP range include:

The appropriate grade depends on the application, formulation and target properties. Performance should be confirmed through testing of the complete system.

Talk to your Redox account manager

Whether you are reviewing an existing formulation or developing a new product, contact Redox to discuss DLP grade options, technical literature, sample enquiries and supply requirements. Share your application, substrates and performance targets so the discussion can focus on your project.

Grade availability, lead times and product information should be confirmed with Redox. Current Dow technical data sheets and safety data sheets should be consulted before use.

For DLP enquiries in Australia and New Zealand, speak with your Redox account manager or contact the Redox team.

DOW™ is a trademark of The Dow Chemical Company or an affiliated company of Dow.

International shipping conditions across the Asia–Pacific region are becoming increasingly challenging, with vessel capacity tightening, port congestion worsening and freight rates continuing to rise.

While conditions have not yet reached the extremes experienced during the COVID-19 pandemic, the market is again approaching comparable levels of disruption on some routes. Shipping lines are also managing contracted capacity more tightly, reserving space for higher-priced spot cargo and limiting the flexibility available to contracted shippers.

The Shanghai Containerised Freight Index reached 3,687.83 on 18 September 2026 and continues to trend upwards, reflecting the pressure across major international shipping routes.

Australia: capacity remains constrained

Shipping from North Asia to Australia is particularly difficult.

For cargo destined for Adelaide and Fremantle, additional FOB capacity is extremely limited until at least mid-November. Suppliers that are already experiencing difficulty securing bookings are likely to remain constrained over the coming weeks.

Capacity into Australia’s east coast is somewhat more accessible, although bookings typically need to be secured four to five weeks before departure. Shipments originating from Qingdao are facing especially significant delays and capacity restrictions.

Conditions from Southeast Asia are comparatively better, but remain far from normal. Cargo continues to be rolled between sailings, and securing a booking does not necessarily guarantee that a container will be accepted onto the nominated vessel. Congestion that was initially concentrated in Singapore has also spread to other major ports throughout the region.

Spot freight rates into Australia are currently approximately US$2,700–US$3,300 per twenty-foot equivalent unit (TEU).

New Zealand freight costs rise above Australia

Space from North Asia into New Zealand remains reasonably available, but prices have increased sharply. Spot freight rates now exceed those into Australia and are commonly above US$3,500 per TEU.

Redox’s contracted freight arrangements provides an important competitive advantage for our customers, particularly in markets where freight represents a significant proportion of the delivered product cost.

United States also facing additional freight pressure

The US is also dealing with some additional pressure from broader global shipping disruption. Recent reporting shows Shanghai–New York spot rates above US$10,000 per 40ft container, with fuel costs, Panama Canal constraints and limited effective capacity all contributing.

Severe congestion around Shanghai and Ningbo

The Shanghai, Ningbo and Yangtze River port region is experiencing particularly severe congestion. Some vessels are waiting more than seven days to load, while others are omitting the region entirely.

These disruptions have flow-on effects across the broader shipping network. Port omissions, delayed vessel rotations and blank sailings reduce available capacity and make shipping schedules increasingly difficult to predict.

Booking earlier can help, but it is not always enough. A supplier’s ability to prepare cargo on time, obtain confirmed bookings and meet documentation deadlines is becoming just as important as the original order date. Suppliers with a consistent record of on-time shipment are currently much more likely to secure and retain vessel space.

Will conditions improve after October?

Market expectations suggest that freight rates and congestion may begin to ease after China’s October holiday period, with a more noticeable improvement potentially emerging from November.

However, this outlook remains uncertain. Geopolitical tensions, regional conflicts, port congestion and changes to shipping routes could continue to affect capacity and pricing with little notice. Customers should therefore be cautious about delaying essential orders solely in anticipation of lower freight rates.

Redox’s logistics teams work closely with suppliers, shipping lines and freight partners to monitor capacity and identify potential delays as early as possible. Customers planning purchases from Asia are encouraged to speak with their Redox representative about expected lead times and product availability.

Redox is pleased to announce a new distribution partnership with DL Chemical for the supply of D.SYNOL across Australia and New Zealand.

Under the agreement, Redox will represent DL Chemical as distributor for selected D.SYNOL grades, including DS600, DS1100 and DS2000. The partnership is ongoing, with an initial one-year period.

Supporting Customers with Speciality Petrochemical Solutions

D.SYNOL is part of DL Chemical’s broader petrochemical portfolio, supporting customers seeking reliable supply, technical product information and local distribution support.

Through this partnership, Redox will work with customers to assist with product enquiries, availability, documentation and supply requirements for the D.SYNOL range.

About DL Chemical

DL Chemical is a leading business in the Korean petrochemical industry and is continuing its growth as it works towards becoming a global top 20 petrochemical company.

With established petrochemical capability and a growing international presence, DL Chemical is well positioned to support customers requiring consistent, high-quality materials for industrial applications.

Redox and DL Chemical

The partnership combines DL Chemical’s petrochemical expertise with Redox’s local market knowledge, warehousing, logistics and customer support across Australia and New Zealand.

Redox’s experienced sales and product teams will support customers with access to D.SYNOL grades DS600, DS1100 and DS2000, helping connect local manufacturers with dependable international supply.

Talk to Redox

For more information about D.SYNOL, including DS600, DS1100 and DS2000, contact the Redox team to discuss product availability, documentation and supply options.

Redox Limited today announces that Chair and Non-Executive Director, Ian Campbell, will retire at the conclusion of the Company’s 2026 Annual General Meeting on 7 October 2026.

Following a formal Board succession process, the Board has unanimously elected Mary Verschuer, current Non-Executive Director and People and Safety Committee Chair, to succeed Ian as Chair effective upon his retirement. Mary is currently Chair of Maxiparts (ASX:MXI) and has significant Non-Executive Director experience including on the board of Nuplex prior to its sale in 2016.

Redox is also pleased to announce that it has appointed Sheila Lines to the Board as a Non-Executive Director, effective 1 September 2026. Sheila will be nominated for election at the 2026 AGM.

Sheila brings extensive executive and non-executive leadership experience, including:

Chair’s Comments

Mr Campbell said:

It has been my privilege to serve the company as a Director these past 17 years, including as Chair since leading the company to its successful ASX listing in July 2023. I am grateful to the Coneliano family, our shareholders, fellow Directors, and management team for their support throughout my tenure.

During that time, Redox has transformed into a major global chemical and ingredients distributor, growing annual sales revenue from $486 million to over $1 billion, expanding across multiple international markets and completing several significant acquisitions.

Redox is well positioned for continued success, supported by a strong balance sheet, a compelling growth pipeline and clear strategic direction. I am delighted the Board has elected Mary as my successor, with whom I will support in an orderly transition over the coming months.

Incoming Chair’s Comments

Ms Verschuer said:

I am honoured to have been elected by my fellow Directors to succeed Ian as Chair of Redox. I look forward to working closely with the Board, the Coneliano family, management and our people to build on that strong foundation, execute our growth strategy, continue delivering exceptional service to our customers and create long-term value for shareholders.

 

Today’s consumers expect food products that are healthier, higher in fibre and made with clean-label ingredients, without compromising on taste, texture or processing performance.

The JELUCEL® range from JELU-WERK, available through Redox, helps manufacturers meet these expectations by delivering plant-based functional fibre solutions for a wide range of food applications.

Manufactured in Germany from renewable plant-based raw materials, JELUCEL® fibres provide both nutritional and functional benefits across bakery, meat, dairy, plant-based foods, snacks, convenience products and pet food applications.

The JELUCEL® Range

JELUCEL® PF – Powdered Cellulose

JELUCEL® PF is a highly purified cellulose, E460(ii), offering excellent water binding, texture enhancement and fibre enrichment.

It is suitable for bakery, processed meats, cheese, pasta and reduced-calorie products where structure, consistency and dietary fibre content are important.

JELUCEL® BF – Bamboo Fibre

JELUCEL® BF is a premium bamboo fibre containing more than 98% dietary fibre.

It delivers strong water absorption, improved texture and clean-label appeal for bakery, plant-based foods, sauces, ready meals and pet food applications.

JELUCEL® WF – Wheat Fibre

JELUCEL® WF is a natural wheat fibre that enhances moisture retention, improves dough handling and supports fibre enrichment.

It is well suited to baked goods, cereals, snacks and meat products where texture, processing consistency and moisture management are important.

JELUCEL® OF – Oat Fibre

JELUCEL® OF is a versatile oat fibre that improves softness, water retention and mouthfeel while supporting high-fibre formulations.

It can be used across bakery, cereals, snacks and health-focused foods where fibre enrichment and eating quality need to work together.

Why Choose JELUCEL® Functional Fibre Solutions?

Across the range, JELUCEL® ingredients help manufacturers:

Supporting Modern Food Formulation

Functional fibres play an important role in modern food manufacturing. Beyond fibre enrichment, they can help improve product structure, manage moisture, support processing stability and contribute to a more desirable finished texture.

For manufacturers developing high-fibre, reduced-calorie, plant-based or clean-label products, the JELUCEL® range provides versatile fibre options that can be matched to specific application requirements.

Partner with Redox

Redox supplies the complete JELUCEL® range, supported by technical expertise to help manufacturers select the right fibre solution for their application.

Whether you are developing a high-fibre bakery product, improving yield in processed meats or formulating the next generation of plant-based foods, JELUCEL® offers versatile, high-performance fibre solutions to help bring your products to market.

Contact the Redox team to learn more about the JELUCEL® range or to request a technical data sheet and sample.

Wettable sulphur needs to stay evenly dispersed in the spray tank. When it does not, sulphur particles can settle quickly, leaving sediment at the bottom of the tank and creating uneven product distribution during application.

SOLAWIT 80-DF is a sulphur 80% WDG / DF / WG formulation from Solar Chemferts, supplied in micronised dry flowable form. When added to water, it forms an even suspension that can be sprayed without dusting or nozzle blockage.

Why Suspension Stability Matters

Wettable sulphur does not dissolve in water. It remains suspended as fine solid particles throughout the spray solution.

If those particles settle too quickly, growers may need constant agitation to keep the product moving through the tank. This can lead to uneven application, sediment build-up and more handling issues during spraying.

A stable suspension helps keep the sulphur distributed more evenly, making spray application cleaner and more consistent.

The SOLAWIT 80-DF Difference

SOLAWIT 80-DF has been developed as a micronised dry flowable sulphur formulation.

According to Solar Chemferts, the product disperses rapidly when added to water and forms an even suspension that can be sprayed immediately. The granules are designed to disperse through the porosity of the inner walls, helping reduce clogging and making application easier without dusting.

For growers and applicators, this means a sulphur product that is easier to mix, easier to spray and less likely to cause common tank-handling issues.

Key Benefits of SOLAWIT 80-DF

SOLAWIT 80-DF offers several benefits for agricultural use:

Sulphur in Crop Production

Sulphur is an important plant nutrient after nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium. In agricultural systems, it plays a role in plant growth, nutrient uptake and chlorophyll formation.

For growers, the value of a wettable sulphur product is not only in the sulphur content, but also in how well it handles in the tank. A product that disperses evenly, applies cleanly and reduces dust can make spraying more straightforward and consistent.

Talk to Redox About SOLAWIT 80-DF

Redox supplies SOLAWIT 80-DF and a wide range of crop production inputs to agricultural customers.

With experienced crop production teams, global sourcing capability and local distribution support, Redox can assist growers, distributors and agricultural businesses seeking reliable wettable sulphur supply.

Contact the Redox crop production team to discuss SOLAWIT 80-DF availability, documentation and supply options.

The Redox Chemistry Scholarship for Women will offer support for five years to eligible female students undertaking a Bachelor of Science (Chemistry) at Western’s School of Science, who may be experiencing financial hardship or personally challenging circumstances.

In establishing the scholarship, Redox has joined Western’s Friends of Western Sydney, a place-based movement backing the region’s future by investing directly in the people and workforce capability Western Sydney needs to thrive.

As a global chemical distributor with deep roots in the region, Redox recognises the importance of investing in education and helping develop the next generation of professionals who will shape the future of the chemical industry.

This scholarship has been created to help reduce barriers to study for female chemistry students while opening pathways to meaningful careers in science, research and industry. It also reflects Redox and Western Sydney University’s joint commitment to encouraging a broader range of perspectives and experiences across the sector.

By investing in local students, Redox is demonstrating the kind of regional leadership at the heart of Friends of Western Sydney: strengthening pathways between education, employment and industry, and supporting the workforce infrastructure of one of Australia’s fastest-growing regions.

“At Redox, we’ve seen firsthand the value that different perspectives bring to science, innovation and business,” said Raimond Coneliano, CEO, Redox. “This scholarship is about creating opportunities for talented young women to pursue chemistry and helping ensure our industry continues to benefit from the broadest possible pool of future scientists, researchers and leaders. We are delighted to play a small part in supporting their journey, and becoming a part of Friends of Western Sydney.”

Christian Burden, Executive Director, Advancement at Western Sydney University, expressed gratitude to Redox for its commitment to this partnership.

“Advocating for and facilitating equitable access to higher education is one of our strategic pillars here at Western. We thank Redox for recognising the potential of our students, empowering women in the field of science and chemistry,” said Christian.

“Scholarships such as this can be transformative in a student’s life and we are honoured Redox has chosen Western to support students in fulfilling their ambitions while investing in the future workforce of our region. This partnership captures the essence of Friends of Western Sydney, and we are happy to have Redox on board.”

Through this scholarship, Redox is investing in the next generation of female leaders in chemistry as they take their first steps on their academic journey.

For more information on the scholarship, visit the Redox Chemistry Scholarship for Women webpage.

To know more about Friends of Western Sydney visit https://friendsofwesternsydney.org.au/

Australian beef producers continue to face persistent fly pressure, with buffalo fly, bush fly and other nuisance fly species affecting animal comfort, grazing behaviour and productivity. At the same time, feed manufacturers, premix companies and livestock nutrition customers are looking for practical feed-based support options that can complement conventional fly management programs.

Through customer feedback and internal technical review, Redox identified a clear gap in the market: conventional garlic powder and garlic oil extracts are often discussed for feed-based fly support, but their garlic-active sulphur profile can be inconsistent, unstable and difficult to formulate with confidence.

Garlicin 25% was developed to help address this challenge.

Garlicin 25% is an allicin-equivalent garlic-active extract, standardised to provide a 25% allicin-equivalent functional profile for use in animal feed, premixes, mineral supplements and livestock nutrition applications.

Designed to provide the functional benefits associated with high-strength garlic actives, Garlicin 25% offers a more consistent and controlled garlic-active sulphur compound profile compared with conventional garlic powder or garlic oil extract.

For feed manufacturers, premix companies, supplement brands and livestock nutrition customers, Garlicin 25% provides a practical ingredient option for feed-based programs where consistency, stability and functional positioning are important.

The Market Challenge: Fly Pressure and Consistency

Fly pressure remains a significant issue for Australian beef producers, particularly where buffalo fly, bush fly and other nuisance fly species affect animal comfort and productivity.

Persistent fly irritation can contribute to:

Traditional fly management methods such as pour-ons, sprays and ear tags remain important parts of integrated livestock management. However, resistance concerns, shorter efficacy periods, residue management and changes in available chemistry have increased interest in complementary feed-based support options.

Garlicin 25% is positioned as a supportive nutrition ingredient for customers seeking non-pour-on options as part of broader livestock management programs.

The Redox Response

Redox worked with internal animal nutrition, product management, sales and supplier partners to identify a more consistent garlic-active option for feed-based livestock programs.

The result is Garlicin 25% — a standardised allicin-equivalent garlic-active extract designed to provide improved consistency compared with conventional garlic powder or garlic oil extract.

This reflects Redox’s broader ability to identify customer challenges, work through the technical and commercial pathway, source suitable supply partners and bring practical ingredient solutions to market.

What is Garlicin 25%?

Natural garlic does not contain stable allicin in intact cloves. Allicin is formed when fresh garlic is crushed, chopped or damaged, allowing the enzyme alliinase to convert alliin into allicin.

However, natural allicin is unstable, difficult to preserve and can be affected by processing, heat and variation between garlic sources. This can make conventional garlic ingredients less consistent as finished feed ingredients.

Garlicin 25% addresses this issue by providing an allicin-equivalent garlic-active extract standardised to a 25% allicin-equivalent functional profile. It is designed to deliver a consistent garlic-active sulphur compound profile for use in feed formulation and livestock nutrition programs.

Active Garlic Sulphur Compounds

Garlicin 25% provides a controlled garlic-active sulphur compound profile, including:

These compounds are associated with garlic’s characteristic odour and functional activity, making Garlicin 25% a more targeted alternative to conventional garlic powder.

Research Context: Garlic Actives in Ruminant Nutrition

Garlic products have been studied in ruminant nutrition due to their organosulphur compounds, including allicin-related and diallyl sulphide compounds. Published reviews have reported potential roles for garlic products in supporting rumen function, antioxidant status, immune response, parasite pressure, methane reduction, growth performance and product quality.

However, outcomes can vary depending on the garlic form used, active compound profile, dosage, animal species, diet, processing conditions and application method. This reinforces the importance of using a standardised garlic-active ingredient where formulation consistency is required.

Garlicin 25% has been developed to provide a controlled allicin-equivalent garlic-active sulphur profile for customers seeking a more consistent option than conventional garlic powder or garlic oil extract.

Common Application Areas

Garlicin 25% may be considered for a range of livestock nutrition and feed-based applications, including:

Functional Positioning in Livestock Nutrition

Garlicin 25% may be used in livestock nutrition programs seeking support for:

Key Advantages for Feed and Premix Manufacturers

For feed manufacturers, premixers and formulators, Garlicin 25% offers several practical advantages:

Processing Stability

Based on supplier-indicated guidance, Garlicin 25% offers practical temperature resistance under short-term processing conditions. Final suitability should be assessed by the customer based on feed format, processing temperature, exposure time, hot molasses use, block manufacturing conditions and target application.

This guidance should be considered in relation to the customer’s feed format, processing conditions, exposure time and target application.

Supporting Modern Livestock Nutrition Programs

As livestock producers and feed manufacturers look for practical ways to support animal comfort, wellbeing and production efficiency, feed-based functional ingredients continue to play an important role.

Garlicin 25% provides a consistent and standardised garlic-active ingredient for customers developing feed, premix, mineral supplement or animal health blend products. Its controlled active profile makes it particularly relevant where conventional garlic powder may not provide the consistency, stability or processing performance required for commercial feed applications.

Reliable Supply from Redox

Redox supplies Garlicin 25% and a wide range of animal nutrition, feed and agricultural ingredients to customers across Australia, New Zealand and international markets.

With experienced industry teams, global sourcing capability, product documentation and local distribution support, Redox is well placed to assist feed manufacturers, premix companies, supplement brands and livestock nutrition customers seeking reliable ingredient supply.

From market insight to product supply, Garlicin 25% reflects Redox’s ability to identify customer challenges, work with technical and supplier partners, and bring practical ingredient solutions to market.

For Garlicin 25% supply, documentation, availability or application support, contact the Redox team today.

The ongoing disruption to key energy and petrochemical supply chains is creating meaningful challenges across global chemical markets. Constraints on production and logistics through critical export routes, including the Strait of Hormuz, are driving increased input costs and reduced availability across several product categories.

During periods like this, reliable logistics and diversified sourcing become critical, and Redox is actively supporting customers through these evolving conditions.

Redox’s global logistics capability enables product movements across more than 400 port pairs worldwide, supported by over 100 storage locations strategically positioned throughout key markets. Our sourcing team draws on a database of more than 7,000 manufacturers, including over 1,100 active suppliers across all major producing regions. This scale and flexibility allow Redox to rapidly redirect supply pathways, identify alternative sources, and maintain continuity wherever possible.

Across the market, Redox is observing broad-based inflation across a range of products, particularly those linked to energy and petrochemical feedstocks.

This includes polyethylene (PE) resins, where supply has tightened materially due to reduced output and disrupted export flows from major Middle Eastern producers. Upward pricing pressure is also being experienced across fertilisers, glycols, solvents, and sulphur-based products, reflecting higher feedstock costs and increased freight rates.

Many producers of downstream products have called Force Majeure and some governments have restricted exports and are introducing rationing to protect domestic consumers.

Redox’s role in times like these is to provide stability, transparency, and continuity. Our teams are working closely with suppliers and customers to secure alternative supply channels, optimise freight movements, and manage inventory positions across our global network.

We understand that disruptions of this scale create uncertainty. Our commitment is to remain agile, proactive, and fully engaged with customers to help navigate these conditions and minimise operational impact wherever possible.

Redox will continue to monitor developments closely and provide further updates as conditions evolve.

Redox is pleased to announce that it has been appointed as the authorised distributor for United Initiators’ range of organic peroxides across Australia and New Zealand.

United Initiators is a globally recognised manufacturer of peroxide-based specialty chemicals, supplying high-performance organic peroxides with well respected brands such as CUROX®, BENOX® and NOROX® used as radical initiators in polymerisation and curing processes across a wide range of industrial applications, including composites, resins, coatings and plastics.

This appointment follows a transition in United Initiators’ local operating model and ensures ongoing, reliable supply of organic peroxide products to customers throughout the region. Through Redox’s established distribution network, customers will benefit from local inventory management, technical support, and dependable logistics backed by Redox’s long-standing experience in specialty chemicals.

United Initiators organic peroxide products available through Redox include:

From now on, all forecasts, purchase orders and ongoing supply enquiries for United Initiators organic peroxides should be directed to Redox. Our technical and sales teams are available to assist with product selection, specifications, safety documentation and application support.

Redox looks forward to supporting existing and new United Initiators customers and continuing to deliver high-quality solutions to the polymer and manufacturing industries.

For further information, please contact your local Redox representative.