Reschem Italia named Novomer Converge Polyol distributor

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Novomer has appointed a leading distributor of speciality chemicals based in Italy as an authorised distributor of its Converge polypropylene carbonate polyols.

The sustainable materials company that has pioneered a new suite of high-performance polymers and other chemicals from renewable feedstocks such as carbon dioxide, has announced that Reschem Italia will distribute commercial quantities of Novomer's new 1000 and 2000 molecular weight Converge PPC polyols for use in polyurethane and rigid and flexible foams.

The deal represents Novomer's initial commercial entry into Reschem's markets, and is one of numerous distribution agreements being lined up by Novomer in response to the strong interest in its Converge polyols in a bid to accelerate the commercial adoption of its materials. Novomer recently announced the commercial introduction of Converge PPC polyols which are designed to replace conventional petroleum-based polyether, polyester and polycarbonate polyols.

Chief Business Officer for Novomer Peter Shepard said: "We’re excited to announce this new distribution agreement with Reschem Italia which is a leading supplier of polyurethane products and we look forward to expanding our reach into their markets.

"Reschem Italia has well-established relationships in the polyurethane industry and the necessary resources that will help us grow our position in Europe."

Indeed, Reschem will provide all support services including technical marketing, account management, application development, customer service, warehousing and logistics as part of the deal, a challenge the company's Managing Director Marco Garegnani is happy to accept.

"We welcome this new distribution arrangement which expands our portfolio options for customers. We look forward to expanding our business and securing commercial opportunities for Novomer’s innovative carbon dioxide-based polyols," he stated.

Converge® polyols are based on the co-polymerisation of carbon dioxide (CO2) and epoxides and the resulting products contain more than 40 per cent by weight carbon doxide. The use of waste carbon dioxide as a significant raw material yields a product with an extremely low carbon footprint. In addition, since waste carbon dioxide is significantly lower in cost than conventional petroleum-based raw materials, Converge polyol manufacturing costs are favorable compared to conventional polyols when produced at full commercial scale.

Novomer's Converge polyols have a unique polycarbonate backbone which increases the strength and durability of polyurethane products. Incorporating these new polyols into existing formulations yields foams with higher tensile and tear strength, and increased load bearing capacity; adhesives and coatings with improved adhesion, cohesive strength and weatherability; and elastomers with greater tensile and flexural strength.

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