On July 1, 2025, Bodo Möller Chemie Group expanded its portfolio by taking over exclusive distribution of Rain Carbon Inc.’s NOVARES^® hydrocarbon resins and RUETASOLV^® solvents in Poland, Slovakia, and the Czech Republic. The partnership strengthens Bodo Möller Chemie’s position as a provider for raw materials in the paint, adhesive, and rubber industry in Central and Eastern Europe.

Rain Carbon Inc., a global leading supplier of refined hydrocarbon products, has used calcination and distillation methods to transform industrial by-products into premium raw materials for over 150 years. With Rain Carbon’s NOVARES hydrocarbon resins and RUETASOLV solvents products, Bodo Möller Chemie is targeting applications in the fields of coatings, adhesives, sealants, and elastomers. Paint, adhesive, and rubber product manufacturers in particular stand to gain from this extended portfolio and the applications expertise that the experienced sales team offers, according to Bodo Möller Chemie. Thanks to the close cooperative partnership with Rain Carbon Inc., clients will be able to access time-tested raw material solutions renowned for their high quality and dependable performance in industrial processes. The distribution agreement will apply to Poland, Slovakia, and the Czech Republic initially. An expansion to other markets in Central and Eastern Europe is already planned.

“These Rain Carbon products are a valuable addition to our portfolio as they are technically outstanding and firmly established on the market. The partnership will enable us to supply our clients in Central and Eastern Europe with suitable raw materials more effectively and consolidate our position in Europe further,” affirms Volker Oehl, global business development director at Bodo Möller Chemie.

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