Palmer Holland and Kaneka announced a new distribution partnership covering North America. Palmer Holland will represent various products that support the CASE industry. These include Kaneka’s MBS and Acrylic Impact Modifiers and Processing Aids, as well as MX Core Shell technology designed for certain thermoset applications. The partnership also includes representation of Kaneka’s CPVC and MS Polymers portfolio and new business development products supporting a range of engineered resin systems. This partnership reflects the alignment of both organizations in delivering high-quality, technically advanced solutions to the market.

Kaneka’s Vice President, Modifiers/MX/CPVC, James Darland, explained, “Kaneka is genuinely enthusiastic about launching this partnership with Palmer Holland. Their professionalism and commitment to customers make them an outstanding partner for our growing portfolio. With Kaneka’s advanced products and new developments underway, we’re confident Palmer Holland will achieve even greater success. Their energy and expertise are impressive, and I’m optimistic about the opportunities ahead for both organizations.”

Kaneka is recognized for its innovation, US manufacturing capabilities, and strong commitment to research, development, and customer success.  

“In our partnership with Kaneka, we have found more than the global leader in the chemistries they practice. We’ve found teammates whose commercial strategy perfectly aligns with ours in both the thermoplastic and thermoset end-use spaces that we feel are well-positioned for growth for years to come,” said Palmer Holland’s Ron Zmich, VP of Industrial Specialties. “The level of customer intimacy they seek matches ours, with the collective knowledge gained anchoring their innovation pipeline to address customers’ unmet needs. Both organizations improved today, and our future looks bright. This is going to be a lot of fun.”

For additional information about Kaneka is available at www.kaneka.com.

Learn more about Palmer Holland and the products it represents at www.palmerholland.com.

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