Brenntag, a chemical/ingredients distributor, announced its pan-European agreement with Elkem Silicones has been extended for five additional years. Since 2014, Brenntag has held the agreement with Elkem Silicones to distribute Elkem’s range of silicone products. The agreement includes the sales and marketing of Elkem's core and specialty fluids for the rubber and polymers, cosmetics and coatings, and construction industries.
“We are very excited to continue our trustful and successful cooperation with Elkem Silicones, being one of the world’s leading fully integrated silicone manufacturers and one of our strategic key suppliers in the EMEA region,” said Uwe Schueltke, COO Brenntag Europe, Middle East and Africa. “The past five years have [shown] Brenntag EMEA is able to offer our customers pan-European solutions, benefiting from our European network and technical expertise.”
“Brenntag... is a key sales channel for the Elkem Silicones fluid range in Europe,” said Bertrand Mollet, region director EMEA Elkem Silicones. “By maintaining this partnership with Brenntag, Elkem Silicones is best positioned to further strengthen our market position in Europe.”