Biesterfeld and Evonik has announced a partnership for the distribution of polyurethane additives throughout Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Eastern Europe and Russia.
Biesterfeld says the new partnership will “significantly enhance” its portfolio within the polyurethane segment.
PU additives provided by Biesterfeld offer solutions for all polyurethane applications and within the furniture industry, these additives are used in upholstery materials, mattress and pillow production.
Due to their properties, additives lead to improved insulation properties as well as higher energy efficiency levels and are used in many areas within the construction industry.
Within the automotive industry polyurethane improves seating comfort and reduces levels of noise and vibrations.
Evonik's product range includes TEGOSTAB silicone stabilisers as well as DABCO, POLYCAT, TEGOAMIN and KOSMOS catalysts, TEGOCOLOR colour paste, ORTEGOL and VERSALINK high-performance additives.
TEGOSTAB silicone stabilisers influence the raw materials' emulsification and cell nucleation to guarantee foam stabilisation and TEGOCOLOR pigment dispersions are used in decorative foam materials.
Available ORTEGOL and VERSALINK branded, high-performance additives regulate specific properties, such as reduced abrasion, electrical conductivity or end products' resistance to cracks.
"Thanks to the partnership with Evonik we are continuing the established collaboration with Air Products' "Performance Materials Division" (PMD), acquired by Evonik in 2017. We are looking forward to the positive development and to strengthening the partnership with Evonik", explains Henning Hermann, Market Manager for Polyurethane, Biesterfeld Spezialchemie.
"With our enhanced cooperation, we are massively improving our additive portfolio with Evonik as the market leader in the PU industry. This step perfectly matches Biesterfeld's strategic position, defined by application-specific consulting and enhancing the business within the context of CASE applications."
