Orion Engineered Carbons has entered a distribution agreement with newly formed ION Specialties, based in Mexico City. Effective January 17, 2023, ION Specialties will represent Orion’s specialty carbon black product lines for paints, coatings, inks, adhesives, and plastics throughout Mexico. ION Specialties is a subsidiary of Quimica Delta s. a., a major chemical supplier to the Americas.

“ION Specialties has put together an impressive team of seasoned salespeople, and coupled the team with the Quimica Delta infrastructure of warehouses, laboratories, and logistical support,” said David Roth, Orion channel manager. ”We are excited to be part of ION’s portfolio, and look forward to partnering with them to serve the Mexican market.”