Biesterfeld Announces Strategic Partnership with Osaka Soda for UK and Ireland
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Biesterfeld, one of the world’s leading distribution and service companies in the fields of polymers, rubber, speciality chemicals and ingredients, has entered into a strategic partnership with Osaka Soda Co., Ltd., a leading Japanese manufacturer of speciality chemicals, to expand the availability of high-performance elastomers and speciality additives in the United Kingdom and Ireland.
Under this agreement, Biesterfeld’s subsidiary Biesterfeld Petroplas Ltd will act as the distribution partner for Osaka Soda’s products in the UK and Ireland, strengthening its portfolio in advanced rubber materials and performance additives. The cooperation reflects Biesterfeld’s commitment to delivering innovative, high-quality solutions and supporting customers in demanding industrial applications.
The partnership includes the distribution of the following Osaka Soda product ranges:
- EPICHLOMER™ – Epichlorohydrin rubber (ECO)
- RACRESTER™ – Acrylic rubber (ACM)
- CABRUS™ – Polysulfide silane coupling agents
These materials are characterised by their excellent resistance to heat, oil, chemicals and weathering, making them ideal for applications in automotive, industrial manufacturing, sealing systems and other technically demanding sectors.
“This partnership is a key step in expanding our presence in the UK and Irish elastomers market,” says Sascha Hennig, Global Business Director Rubber at Biesterfeld. “With Osaka Soda’s advanced material technologies, we are strengthening our portfolio and enabling our customers to meet increasingly demanding performance requirements.”
“The addition of Osaka Soda’s elastomer technologies significantly enhances our offering in the UK and Ireland,” adds Julian Ferries, UK Sales Manager at Biesterfeld. “Products such as EPICHLOMER™ (ECO) and RACRESTER™ (ACM) allow us to support customers with high-performance materials for critical applications, particularly in automotive and industrial sealing, where durability and resistance are key.”
Koshiro Hamaguchi, Sales Manager at Osaka Soda, says: “Biesterfeld’s strong position in the UK and Ireland and its technical and commercial expertise make them an ideal partner to bring our products closer to customers in this important market.”
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