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Editor's Memo

Building Distributor Partnerships in the Adhesives and Sealants Industry

Strong distributor relationships can bring advanced benefits to help companies in the adhesives and sealants industry succeed.

Susan Sutton

July 1, 2019

I’ve been watching a lot of the FIFA Women’s World Cup matches, and the level of competition has really kicked up since the 2015 event. It’s great to watch experienced, well-honed teams like England and France work together with such skill and efficiency. I can’t help but draw parallels to the successful partnerships we see between distributors, raw materials and chemicals suppliers, and manufacturers and end users in the adhesives and sealants industry.

Nouryon Partnership with Gazechim Expands Reach for Thermosets in Europe

In addition to working together in technical and safety support for customers, Gazechim and Nouryon will also jointly develop new projects and commercial opportunities.

June 27, 2019

Nouryon recently announced an expanded partnership with distributor Gazechim Group, which the company expects will improve access to thermoset products for customers in France, Italy, the UK, and Ireland.

Ingevity Appoints Maroon Group Exclusive U.S. Distributor for Rosin Esters Lines

Maroon Group’s CASE and technical sales and support team will promote Ingevity’s tackifier products and leverage its customer network to promote Ingevity’s adhesive solutions for a broad array of applications.

June 26, 2019

Ingevity recently announced the appointment of Maroon Group LLC the exclusive U.S. distributor for its WestRez rosin ester product line.

Maroon Group Expands CASE Division with Addition of Crockett

Located in Franklin, Tenn., Joel Crockett will be responsible for Maroon Group coatings, adhesives, sealants, and elastomers (CASE) accounts in Tennessee, Georgia, and Alabama.

June 18, 2019

Maroon Group recently announced the appointment of Joel Crockett to the position of account manager.

Top 5 News that Sticks

Bostik Poster Session Win Lands in Top News Spot

Readers last week were most interested in Bostik’s PSTC Tape Summit success.

Susan Sutton

June 17, 2019

Has your company experienced a big win recently? Please share you success stories with me at suttons@bnpmedia.com.

Univar Solutions to Distribute Dow Polyurethanes in North America

Univar Solutions will serve as an authorized channel for Dow’s polyurethane products across the U.S. and Canada.

June 7, 2019

Dow and Univar Inc. recently announced that Dow has selected Univar Solutions as a key North American channel to market, distributing Dow’s product portfolio of polyols and isocyanates.

Huntsman Polyurethanes Names Maroon Group Distributor of the Year

The award was presented to Maroon Group’s sales and operations staff in appreciation for Sales Growth and New Business Development.

June 6, 2019

Huntsman Corp.’s Polyurethanes Division has recognized Maroon Group as its 2018 Distributor of the Year.

Redelease Receives LORD Preferred Distributor in South America Award

In addition to commercial performance, questions evaluated by LORD to define the winner of the award include the numbers of projects implemented and some qualitative aspects, such as excellence in customer service.

May 23, 2019

For the second consecutive year, LORD, a Brazilian subsidiary of the North American LORD Corp., has awarded Redelease as the Preferred Distributor for Structural Adhesives in South America in 2019.