12. Jul 2024
Krahn & Mitsubishi: biobased polyols for Benelux
KRAHN Chemie Benelux (Zaandam, the Netherlands), a distributor of specialty chemicals, just announced the start of a new cooperation with Mitsubishi Chemical Europe (MCE) (Düsseldorf, Germany), broadening its portfolio to include a range of innovative products.
Under the agreement, KRAHN Chemie Benelux will distribute a selection of high-quality products from MCE, including products such as BENEBiOL™, a biomass based polycarbonatediol enabling unique property levels in the end product like outstanding stain and chemical resistance and superior soft touch and feel. The agreement includes also BioPTMG, a polyol that is manufactured from bio feedstocks. BioPTMG and BENEBiOL™ are used for various high-end polyurethane applications such as adhesives, coatings, TPUs, sealants, elastomers and fibers. Typical application areas are, e.g. artificial leather, consumer goods/electronics, automotive, apparel, high end fashion, functional textiles and industrial.
"We are thrilled to announce our partnership with Mitsubishi Chemical Europe, expanding our distribution portfolio to include their high-quality products," says Cristian Groenewegen, Managing Director at KRAHN Chemie Benelux. "This collaboration aligns with our commitment to offering high-quality solutions to our customers in the Benelux region, and we look forward to a successful cooperation."
Dr. Marc Schrinner, Technical Manager at Mitsubishi Chemical Europe, expresses confidence in the partnership: "We are pleased to work with KRAHN for the promotion of our bio-based polyols in the Benelux region. This collaboration strengthens our sales and distribution network in Europe. Even more, we are confident that customers will benefit from the technical expertise and experience offered by KRAHN."
The new distribution agreement signifies a step forward for both companies, enhancing their ability to serve customers in Belgium, the Netherlands and Luxembourg with innovative solutions across various industries. This agreement extends the existing cooperation between the KRAHN Chemie Group and MCE.
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