Biesterfeld will begin to distribute specialty polymers from Westlake Chemical in Europe. With immediate effect, the company will distribute the ELEVATE EVA, EMAC/EBAC and TYMAX products throughout Europe, including the UK and Ireland.
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Biesterfeld to distribute ethylene copolymers in Europe
The ethylene vinyl acetate (EVA) ELEVATE is characterised by its softness, flexibility and low-temperature toughness, as well as its good stress cracking and UV resistance. The product is primarily used in thermoplastic extrusion, film compounds and foam moulding. Typical applications include heat-seal layers, thermal laminations, hoses and foams. The product can also be used in the production of caps liners and blow moulded bottles.
EMAC and EBAC are ethylene methyl acrylate and ethylene butyl acrylate copolymers that offer advantages in a broad range of applications where elastic properties and flexibility at low temperatures are important. Compatible with a variety of other polymers, they contribute to improved adhesion, toughness, filler acceptance and processability of polar polymers. EMAC and EBAC are used in compounding and polymer modification applications, as well as for the production of cast and blown film, extrusion coating and multilayer structures.
Also new to the product portfolio is TYMAX, which features functionalised polymers produced by grafting with maleic anhydride. This product adheres to barrier materials such as Nylon, EVOH, PET and metallised substrates, and can be used as tie layers in flexible and rigid packaging or in the compatibilization of various recycled materials, in TPO compounding, and other modification applications.
Luissé Hernández, Product Manager, Biesterfeld Plastic, said: "We are pleased to significantly extend our portfolio with the specialties from Westlake Chemical. We have the knowhow and experience to ideally position Westlake's products in the marketplace and provide great value to our customers.”
Juan Septien, Indirect Sales Manager, Westlake Chemical, added: "With Biesterfeld we have the ideal partner for the successful distribution of our products … As we look to strategically introduce our brands into Europe, we are happy to have an experienced distribution partner in polymer.”