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On behalf of the entire Redox team, we wish you a joyous Christmas and a prosperous New Year.

Please note that our branches will be closed on all public holidays. Refer to the list below for information on our office closure dates:

Australia

New Zealand

Malaysia

United States

Due to our transport contractors’ reduced capacity and availability, deliveries may be affected. Customers are advised to plan lead times longer than usual.

Please talk to your representative or complete our online enquiry form for any further enquiries.

Redox Limited (Redox), a leading global chemical, ingredients, and raw material distributor, has acquired the business, stock and key assets of Auschem (N.S.W.) Pty Ltd (‘Auschem’) on the 4th of November 2024.

Redox has assumed the lease of the Auschem site (91 Newtown Road, Wetherill Park, NSW) and will continue to provide all the same products and services as you’ve come to enjoy from Auschem.

Founded in 1998, Auschem is an Australian chemical distributor with a strategic portfolio of solvents. Auschem sells across a wide range of industries including Surface Coatings, Lubricants, Mining and Bitumen. Auschem are equipped to handle bulk product storage, create custom blends and repackage products to meet bespoke customer requirements.

Charlie Ciantar, Managing Director of Auschem, says:
“Auschem and Redox have enjoyed a longstanding relationship so it made perfect sense for the next stage of growth to be under the Redox banner. My sons Jason, Adam and the larger Auschem team are eager to begin this new chapter under Redox leadership, leveraging the company’s greater scale and resources. To our valued customers and suppliers thank you for your support over the years, I am confident that Redox will take excellent care of your needs.”

Accounts arrangements
Auschem invoices dated pre-completion (before 04/11/24) may be paid to Redox who will forward the payment to Auschem. Late or incomplete payment of outstanding debts could result in delay or suspension of delivery.

Order placement
All new orders (post-completion) should be placed against Redox, if you require any clarification or assistance reach out to your representative for help.

Redox Ltd (ASX:RDX, or ‘Redox’ or ‘the Company’), a leading global distributor of chemicals, ingredients and raw materials is pleased to announce that it has agreed to acquire the business of Auschem (N.S.W.) Pty Ltd (‘Auschem’), a specialist in solvent distribution and specialty chemical solutions..

This acquisition expands Redox’s presence in Australia, strengthens key supplier relationships, and enhances the company’s product portfolio, offering greater value to clients. It also positions Redox to meet the needs of a growing customer base and accelerate growth in key market segments.

Founded in 1998, Auschem is an Australian chemical distributor with a strategic portfolio of solvents. Auschem sells across a wide range of industries including Surface Coatings, Lubricants, Mining and Bitumen. Operating from a facility in Western Sydney, Auschem are equipped to handle bulk product storage, create custom blends and repackage products to meet bespoke customer requirements. Sales revenue in 2023 was approximately A$30m.

Charlie Ciantar, Managing Director of Auschem, says:

“Auschem and Redox have enjoyed a longstanding relationship so it made perfect sense for the next stage of growth to be under the Redox banner. My sons Jason, Adam and the larger Auschem team are eager to begin this new chapter under Redox leadership, leveraging the company’s greater scale and resources.

To our valued customers and suppliers thank you for your support over the years, I am confident that Redox will take excellent care of your needs.”

CEO & MD of Redox, Raimond Coneliano, added:

“We are thrilled to welcome the Auschem team to Redox. Their impressive track record and expertise provide a strong foundation for future success. Solvents represent a significant growth opportunity for Redox, and this acquisition will enable us to enhance our capabilities through leasing the Auschem facility in Wetherill Park.

We would also like to extend our gratitude to Richard Xin and his team at Viva Energy Australia, a key supplier, for their support throughout this process. We are excited about the bright future ahead.”

Transaction details and transition arrangements

A Sale & Purchase Agreement was executed by the parties on the 11th of October 2024, with completion of the transaction expected on the 11th of November 2024.

Until completion customers and suppliers of Auschem should continue arrangements as normal.

On completion Auschem supplier debts as at completion will be paid by Redox. Auschem customer debts as at completion will be collected by Redox and forwarded to Auschem to ensure an orderly transition.

Speak to your Auschem or Redox representative for more information.

 

Broiler chickens are one of the most efficient production animals in terms of growth rate and feed conversion ratio (FCR). In Australia, 700 million broiler chickens have been produced each year. Compared to other meat production, the production of chicken meat has relatively low environmental impact and broiler chicken feeds contribute to 70% carbon footprint of chicken production.

Feed ingredients for broiler chickens mainly consist of wheat, soybean meal, canola meal and faba beans. Based on the current life cycle assessment, wheat is considered to contribute to 45% carbon footprint of chicken feed and soybean meal contributes to 37% carbon print of chicken feed (Table 1).   Beyond L-Lysine, L-Methionine and L-Threonine, adding L-Valine, L-Isoleucine and L-Arginine may further reduce 1.5%-unit crude protein levels by replacing soybean meal with wheat and faba beans, allowing approximately 70 kg CO2 eq/kg reduction.

If we consider the effect of phytase, xylanase and protease on climate change (Table 2) and switching from DL-Methionine to L-methionine, another 43kg CO2 eq /kg reduction will be expected, totally about 13.7% reduction (823 vs.710 kg CO2 eq/kg).

Soybean meal contributes 37% to the carbon footprint of chicken feed, while wheat accounts for 45%.

Recently it is noticed that replacing soybean meal with wheat or faba beans will significantly increase dietary Xylan concentration, resulting in reduced lipid digestibility and chicken performance. Although supplementation of exogenous bile acid did not improve lipid digestibility, it significantly reduced mortality rate by 2% unit due probably to reduced endogenous loss of taurine.

In addition, when removing antibiotics as the growth promoter, Glucose oxidase (GOD) supplementation increased body weight gain by 20 grams per chicken and improved FCR by 1 point under necrotic enteritis challenging situation.

Therefore, adding bile acids and GOD to reduced protein diets could further reduce about 37 kg CO2 eq/kg diet or about 5% reduction.

Table 1. The effect of feed ingredients on global warming potential (GWP)

Table 2. The effect of feed enzymes and chicken performance on GWP reduction

A study compiled by our Redox Animal Nutritionists.

Molds are filamentous fungi that occur in many feedstuffs including grains and forages. Molds can produce mycotoxins that are formed on crops in the field, during harvest, or during storage, processing, or feeding. The mycotoxins of great concern include aflatoxin (Afla), deoxynivalenol (DON), zearalenone (ZEN), T-2 Toxin (T2), and fumonisin (FUM).

Traditionally, maize was easily contaminated by mycotoxin. However, in a recent survey, 71% wheat samples were contaminated by DON in Australia. Therefore, the routinely use of mycotoxin binders may help ruminant animal to avoid exposure to low levels multiple mycotoxins, considering that these binders could bind mycotoxins strongly enough to prevent mycotoxin absorption across the digestive tract.

Close up image of mould spore

Maize has long been known for its susceptibility to mycotoxin contamination. Surprisingly, a recent Australian survey found that 71% of wheat samples were contaminated with deoxynivalenol (DON).

Potential binders include activated carbon, bentonite, zeolite, diatomaceous, earth, cellulose, yeast cell wall polysaccharides, and synthetic polymers such as cholestyramine and polyvinylpyrrolidone.

Activated Carbone: it  is a general adsorptive material with a large surface area and excellent adsorptive capacity. It is routinely recommended for various digestive toxicities at 30-50 g per day per cow. previously, it was suggested that Activated Carbone may not be as effective in binding Afla as bentonite or zeolite. However, in a recent in vito trial, it shows an overall better adsorption capacity except for T2 with the lower adsorption capacity.

Bentonite: it is a hydrated sodium calcium aluminum magnesium silicate hydroxide and usually is used as anti-cake agent at 1 to 2% of cattle diets. Based on the recent in vitro trial, it only shows higher adsorption capacity for Afla.

Zeolite: adding 250 to 500 g zeolite per day per cow has been approved to prevent ‘milk fever’. In a recent in vito trial, it also shows a similar adsorption capacity for Afla, T2, and Zen.

Diatomaceous earth: it is usually used as an insecticide on stored cereals and storage rooms. 1% to 2% feed grade diatomaceous earth has also been recommended to add to cattle feed to reduce internal and external worm or parasites. Diatomaceous earth has also shown the potential in vitro to bind Afla.    

Yeast cell wall polysaccharides:   the outer layer of the cell wall constituted  with glucomannan and mannon proteins that determine the superficial properties of the yeast cell wall. The adsorption capacity increases as the proportion of β-D glucans present in the yeast strains increases. However, in a recent in vitro trial, the yeast cell wall product for this trial showed the much lower adsorption capacity compared with the activated carbon.

In general, these mycotoxin binds are helpful to reduce the biavailability of mycotoxin. However, it is difficult to select the appropriate adsorbent for each mycotoxin.

A study compiled by our Redox Animal Nutritionists.

The global shipping industry is grappling with significant disruptions, exacerbated by the Houthi Red Seas attacks and an unprecedented surge in demand. Experts suggest the current situation could prove even more challenging than the COVID-19 pandemic.

One of the major players in the shipping industry, Maersk, has introduced a Peak Season Surcharge, a measure they did not implement during the height of the COVID-19 crisis. The surcharge rates are substantial:

The market has seen a jump of over US$1000 per TEU, indicating severe price hikes across the board.

Adding to the strain, Maersk has significantly reduced its allocation from Southeast Asia due to underutilisation earlier this year. While other carriers are temporarily absorbing the excess demand, this presents an ongoing risk to logistics stability.

Transhipment Port Congestion

Transhipment ports, which typically operate smoothly, are now experiencing severe congestion, causing further delays. Cargo that requires transhipment is at high risk of being stuck for extended periods.

Additionally, moving dangerous goods (DG) through certain ports has become increasingly problematic. Recent reports indicate that congestion in Singapore has now surpassed levels seen during the COVID-19 pandemic, compounding the delays.

Equipment Supply Shortages

With more containers spending longer periods at sea, the availability of empty containers at specific ports has sharply decreased. This scarcity of containers is another critical issue with no immediate solution in sight.

Increasing Lead and Shipping Times

Space for shipments from Asia to Australia is currently unavailable until the second week of July, indicating a six-week lead time. The ongoing vessel bunching and transhipment issues suggest that transit times will continue to lengthen in the coming months. While shipments from Southeast Asia to New Zealand are relatively stable for June, the overall outlook remains uncertain.

The Situation in the USA

In the United States, there is growing concern about the return of the US$10,000 container. Shipping rates are increasing by US$1000 per week, with no clear ceiling in sight. The industry is scrambling for solutions:

For more details on these developments, you can refer to the following articles:

The global logistics landscape is facing a critical juncture, and stakeholders must adapt swiftly to navigate these challenges effectively.

ICIS Chemical Business Magazine has unveiled its annual Top 100 Chemical Distributors list for 2024, and Australian-based global chemical distributor Redox has risen to new heights in the rankings. 

ICIS Chemical Business Magazine has unveiled its annual Top 100 Chemical Distributors list for 2024, and Australian based global chemical distributor Redox has risen to new highs in the rankings.

Redox confirms it’s place as the largest chemical distributor in Australia, 15th largest in the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region, and the 33rd largest globally (up from 34th rank).

The prestigious list features 323 of the world’s leading chemical distributors, with rankings determined based on revenue generated during the 2023 calendar year.

Remarkably, Redox has made impressive strides in North America, climbing 14 positions as we further expanded our footprint in the US markets with 6 locations.

This achievement underscores the value that Redox delivers to its clients and suppliers, which is made possible by its team’s dedication and hard work.

For the full report, click here.

As part of our commitment to constructive and meaningful support to improving advocacy for industry Redox has joined the Bulk Liquids Industry Association (BLIA).

The association represents businesses that import, export, ship, store, or transport bulk liquids across Australia and provides an important forum for information exchange and discussion of issues relevant to the industry.

The BLIA liaise with relevant port authorities to improve the economics and efficiency of bulk liquids movements into and out of Australian ports and represent members’ interests relating to existing or proposed legislation, industrial agreements or awards.

We look forward to adding our voice and support to debate on important issues of industry debate.

Redox Limited (ASX: RDX) is pleased to announce that Redox has been selected for inclusion in the Standard & Poor’s (“S&P”)/ASX 300 Index by the S&P Dow Jones effective prior to ASX market opening on March 18, 2024.

Raimond Coneliano, CEO and Managing Director, comments, “We are very pleased that Redox has been selected for inclusion in the S&P/ASX 300 Index. This was one of our aspirations during our IPO process last year and we’re satisfied to have achieved this milestone so quickly. In a way, this is recognition of the enduring value that the company has built over nearly sixty years as a leading chemical and ingredients distributor coupled with an exciting growth trajectory as we expand globally. S&P/ASX 300 Index inclusion places Redox amongst the 300 largest securities traded on the ASX. It should help increase Redox’s trading liquidity through incremental demand for our shares from institutional investors and fund managers who track the composition of the Index and benchmark their performance against it.”

The S&P/ASX 300 is designed to provide investors with broader exposure to the Australian equity market. The index measures 300 of Australia’s largest highly liquid securities listed on the ASX by float-adjusted market capitalization. The S&P/ASX 300 index covers the large-cap, mid-cap, and small-cap components of the S&P/ASX Index Series.

This index is designed to provide investors with broad exposure to the Australian equity market while allowing them to benchmark against a wide selection of opportunities based on specific size and liquidity parameters.

The beginning of 2024 has raised concerns about a potential crisis in the International Shipping industry, reminiscent of the challenges faced during the COVID-19 pandemic. Various factors, including instability in the Red Sea, a drought affecting the Panama Canal, and industrial action at DP World, impact both containerised freight’s cost and reliability. In the last week of 2023, shipping rates surged by an unprecedented 40% within a single week, indicating significant disruptions. [1]

Geo-political issues, war & Houthi rebel attacks in the Red Sea have caused an undeniable shock to the global supply chain. Major Containerised shipping lines are now avoiding transiting the Suez Canal and instead diverting around the cape of Good Hope – adding three weeks to their transit times. With 30%[2] of Global container trade passing through the Suez, this has had significant flow on effects to all areas of shipping. Prices have been reported to have surged up to five-fold on European routes and doubled or tripled on other non-European routes. [3]

Red Sea at Aqaba in Jordan – International Shipping impacted by geo-political tensions in the Red Sea. Shipping lines diverting around Cape of Good Hope.

The Panama Canal is facing a severe drought, reducing its operational capacity. As a result, daily traffic has decreased by nearly 40% [5] compared to the previous year, with restrictions allowing only 24 vessels per day instead of the usual 36[4]. This reduction in capacity is impacting shipping lines, either causing them to divert around South America or resort to rail transport across Panama. Customers on the East Coast of America are particularly affected, experiencing increased prices and extended transit times.

Although the Asia to Oceania trade might not be directly affected by issues in the Red Sea and Panama Canal individually, combined, these areas traditionally handle a significant portion of containerised freight movements. Rerouting vessels around Africa alone reduces global containerised shipping capacity by 9% [6], leading to vessels being reallocated from Oceania and other regions. This imbalance results in price hikes and difficulties in accessing empty containers.

While Industrial action at DP World ceased at the beginning of February, the flow of effects will continue to be felt for the coming weeks and months. With a backlog of over 50,000 containers across most Australian ports and vessels out of rotation, delays can continue to be expected until this backlog is cleared. Whether related or not, the deal was reached on the same day as DP World announced prices increases of 52%[7], which will be passed on to the importer.

The hope for stability in the International Shipping Market post the Lunar New Year Holidays is tempered by continued increased transit times due to diversions around the Suez and Panama Canal. This ongoing situation will lead to sustained price and scheduling pressures. Planning ahead, allowing additional lead time, and considering increasing order sizes are advisable. Customers are encouraged to consult with their Redox representatives to devise strategies for minimising risks and addressing any shipping challenges that may arise.