PQ Corp. recently announced that it has named Dempsey Corp. as an authorized distributor of PQ’s specialty silica products for the Canadian region, effective March 17.

“We’re pleased to establish this distribution relationship with Dempsey Corporation, which is a leading distributor in the specialty chemicals industry in Canada,” said Tony Nock, global director of silicas and adsorbents, PQ.

“We’re excited to expand our relationship with PQ and look forward to increasing our portfolio options for our customers in Canada," said Benjamin Dempsey, president of Dempsey Corp. “We see strong opportunities for these materials in the coatings and personal care applications in select Canadian regions.”

For more information, visit www.dempseycorporation.com or www.pqcorp.com.