11.01.06 - Chemtech Specialties Inc. to Distribute Dyneon Polymer Additives
OAKDALE, Minn. - Nov. 1, 2006 - Dyneon LLC, one of the world's leading fluoropolymer producers, announces the appointment of Chemtech Specialties Inc. as an authorized distributor of the company's polymer additive products focusing on the northeastern United States. Polymer additives from Dyneon's Specialty Additives business are used in engineered plastics applications to achieve critical performance characteristics, such as wear and mar resistance or anti-drip properties.
Chemtech Specialties is a major chemical distributor with headquarters and warehouse facilities in Philadelphia, PA. A subsidiary of Brenntag North America, this distributor serves customers across the northeastern United States.
"Chemtech Specialties has a highly qualified technical sales staff, and a unique ability to assist customers with effective product selection and application," said Janice Bennett, Dyneon national sales manager. "They carry many complementary lines of products and have excellent logistical services, catering to customers from Maine to Virginia."
Bennett also remarks that this new distribution channel represents Dyneon's first appointment of an authorized distributor for polymer additives in the United States, and extends the company's sales reach in an important market. Chemtech Specialties. is a member of the National Association of Chemical Distributors, and subscribes to the association's goal of continuous improvement in the responsible management of chemicals.
Dyneon, a 3M company, is one of the world's leading fluoropolymer suppliers with operations or representation in more than 50 countries. Headquartered in Oakdale, Minn., Dyneon and its affiliates employ more than 800 people worldwide who are dedicated to customer service, technical and sales support, marketing, research, application development, and production. About 3M - A Global, Diversified Technology Company.
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