Kuraray has realigned its distribution channels for elastomers in Europe. As of 1 July 2016 the Japanese speciality chemicals company takes over the sales of its elastomer products previously executed by Marubeni in Europe. A distribution agreement between the Business Unit Elastomer of Kuraray Europe GmbH, Hattersheim, and Marubeni Europe plc, Dusseldorf, was terminated on 30 June 2016.

Nexeo Solutions and DSM have announced their agreement to extend and further develop their existing partnership.

In conjunction with its partner, Berlin-based heroc GmbH & Co. KG, Biesterfeld AG, Hamburg, Germany, supplies antimicrobial masterbatches that are biocide-free without nanoparticles.

The speciality chemicals and food ingredients distributor IMCD N. V. announced that it has opened an office in Tokyo, Japan.

The chemical distributor Nordmann, Rassmann GmbH (NRC) announced the establishment of a new subsidiary in Turkey.

Albis Plastic GmbH, Hamburg, Germany, expands its healthcare product portfolio by adding Texin RxT TPU types from Covestro AG.

Velox GmbH announced an extension of its distribution partnership with Samyang.

Velox GmbH announces an extension of its distribution partnership with Samyang. The Hamburg-based company will be distributing Samyang Engineering Plastic’s thermoplastic polyester elastomer (TPE-E) under the brand name Triel in all European countries and Turkey.

Albis Plastic GmbH, Hamburg, Germany, expands its healthcare product portfolio by adding Texin RxT TPU types from Covestro AG.

Albis Plastic has announced that it will further expand its Chinese branches and local service in the Far East. For instance, all of the major documents will be provided in Mandarin.