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January 12 2015, David R Brown

Biesterfeld Spezialchemie appointed exclusive distributor for Chemtura Flame Retardants in Italy

Effective January 01, 2015 Chemtura Corporation has appointed Biesterfeld Polychem S.r.l., Milan, member of the Biesterfeld group, as exclusive distributor for their Great Lakes Solutions® product portfolio in Italy. Great Lakes Solutions® is one of the largest manufacturers of flame retardants and brominated performance products.

Biesterfeld Spezialchemie is a very reliable partner with technical expertise

Albert Dantuma
Sales Director EMEA, Great Lakes Solutions®

“We are very pleased with the expansion of our longstanding, pan-european cooperation with Chemtura. Great Lakes Solutions® flame retardants are an important extension of our polymer additive portfolio in Italy,” explains Michael Pilz, Marketing Manager CASE, Biesterfeld Spezialchemie GmbH.

Chemtura (Philadelphia, USA) is a global specialty chemicals company offering a wide product portfolio for diversified markets. Chemtura's flame retardants portfolio includes bromine-based and phosphorus-based flame retardants, antimony and smoke suppressants for the industries electronics & electrical, construction and transportation.

“Biesterfeld Spezialchemie is a very reliable partner with technical expertise. We are looking forward to further successful cooperation – now also on the Italian market,” says Albert Dantuma, Sales Director EMEA, Great Lakes Solutions®.

Biesterfeld Polychem S.r.l. was formed in 2011 as a new joint venture between Biesterfeld Spezialchemie GmbH and the shareholders of Biesterfeld Polybass S.p.A.

About Biesterfeld Spezialchemie GmbH
Biesterfeld Spezialchemie GmbH is a leading pan-European distributor of specialty chemicals in the fields of Life Science, Food Ingredients, CASE (Coatings, Adhesives, Sealants, Elastomers) and Performance Products silicone elastomers and products for automotive, composites, construction, electronics, power, and photovoltaics industries). Biesterfeld Spezialchemie GmbH operates from 20 European offices with more than 250 employees and forms part of the Biesterfeld Group a leading global trading and distribution company.

Source(s): Biesterfeld Press Release

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