Biesterfeld, a global distributor of polymers, rubber, specialty chemicals, and ingredients, has announced a strategic partnership with Osaka Soda to extend the availability of advanced elastomers and specialty additives in the United Kingdom and Ireland. Biesterfeld Petroplas, the UK-based subsidiary, will act as the exclusive distribution partner for Osaka Soda’s product ranges.
The partnership targets industries such as automotive, industrial manufacturing, and sealing systems, where high durability and resistance are crucial. Epichlorohydrin rubber (ECO), acrylic rubber (ACM), and polysulfide silane coupling agents are the focus of this collaboration, with properties such as heat, chemical, oil, and weathering resistance making them ideal for demanding applications.
Strategic distribution in the elastomers market
Sascha Hennig, Global Business Director Rubber at Biesterfeld, emphasised the importance of the partnership: “This partnership is a key step in expanding our presence in the UK and Irish elastomers market. With Osaka Soda’s advanced material technologies, we are strengthening our portfolio and enabling our customers to meet increasingly demanding performance requirements.”
“The addition of Osaka Soda’s elastomer technologies significantly enhances our offering in the UK and Ireland,“ adds Julian Ferries, UK Sales Manager at Biesterfeld, adds: “Products such as ‘Epichlomer‘ and ‘Racrester‘ allow us to support customers with high-performance materials for critical applications, particularly in automotive and industrial sealing, where durability and resistance are key.”
Expanding access to advanced materials
Koshiro Hamaguchi, Sales Manager at Osaka Soda says: “Biesterfeld’s strong position in the UK and Ireland and its technical and commercial expertise make them an ideal partner to bring our products closer to customers in this important market.”
The collaboration reflects Biesterfeld’s commitment to providing innovative solutions and Osaka Soda’s focus on Global Niche Top fields. Both companies aim to address increasing performance demands in industrial applications while supporting customer needs in high-growth markets.
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