TAGS: Hot-melt Adhesives
LyondellBasell has entered an agreement De Monchy International BV for distribution of Koattro metallocene-based Polybutene-1 (mPB-1) product portfolio within the hot-melt Adhesives (HMA) segment from July 1, 2020. The geographic distribution area will be the north-western and central Europe.
New Networking Opportunities for Growth
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To be successful in the HMA segment, dedicated expertise and a separate focus from our traditional thermoplastics applications is required,” said Johanna Jones, marketing director Europe at LyondellBasell. “
De Monchy provides a network and complementary product portfolio to position and grow our Koattro mPB-1 products within the HMA segment. We look forward to growing the business together,” added Jones.
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LyondellBasell, is recognizing the HMA market as a potential growth market, and De Monchy is able to support and realize this growth based on its local market expertise, technical know-how and network. A welcome and good fit for a successful and flourishing partnership,” said Gerko Snel, managing director at De Monchy International BV.
Increased Demand for Metallocene Products
There is an increasing trend within the A&S industry towards using metallocene products as polymer backbone of
HMA formulations . Koattro mPB-1 products offer unique characteristics, such as very low volatile organic compounds (VOCs), that meet the increasingly demanding requirements of the end-use applications.
HMA’s are mainly used in the construction, automotive, wood working and profile wrapping, mattresses, upholstery, packaging, and in the hygiene non-woven industries.
Source: LyondellBasell