DISTRUPOL APPOINTED SOLE DISTRIBUTOR FOR DSM’S SARLINK

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DISTRUPOL APPOINTED SOLE DISTRIBUTOR FOR DSM’S SARLINK
19 July 2002 - Distrupol

Distrupol has been appointed by DSM as sole distributor for its Sarlink range of thermoplastic vulcanisates (TPVs). The agreement covers product distribution throughout the UK, Ireland, the Nordic region, Benelux and France.

Sarlink is a family of TPVs based on dynamically vulcanised EPDM rubber and thermoplastic blends, combining the performance of elastomers with the processing advantages of thermoplastics. Able to be injection moulded, blow moulded or extruded, Sarlink finds applications in automotive, construction, electrical and electronic, leisure and general industrial applications. Moreover, specialised grades within the product family serve the needs of medical, pharmaceutical and food-contact end-use.

According to Lex Sips, DSM Sales Director, responsible for EPDM and Sarlink: “Key to Distrupol’s appointment was its existing leadership position in the UK, Irish and Nordic markets, combined with a very active sales team with a substantial background in engineering materials. Important too was the company’s strong technical support and complementary application development organisation.”

Ability to deliver service beyond product supply is characteristic of Distrupol’s customer support. In the case of Sarlink, the company is already providing small lot colour compounded services to Sarlink customers.This represents a major enhancement in meeting market needs as DSM only delivers the materials in black or natural.

The addition of Sarlink complements Distrupol’s comprehensive product portfolio which is supported by many of the world’s foremost polymer producers. Another complementary addition is the appointment of Bob Tabb to the Distrupol team.

Bob Tabb, who was previously DSM’s UK Sales Product Manager for Sarlink, brings an increased depth of knowledge and breadth of expertise to Distrupol’s product marketing and application development. He says: “I am impressed by the professionalism of Distrupol’s commercial organisation and the capabilities of its application development specialists. Working together we have already pursued a number of opportunities that will result in a significant increase in the sales of Sarlink over the coming 12 months.”

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About: Distrupol
Distrupol provides plastics processors with the most comprehensive link to the world’s leading polymers. Underpinning its customer-centric, Europe-wide materials distribution business is a full range of technical and application development assistance to supplement customers’ own resources. Adapted to individual needs and local conditions, Distrupol’s services give the support that delivers optimized technical and commercial solutions.

A daughter company of Univar NV, Distrupol is a major polymer industry distribution and service supplier in Europe where it already leads the market in the UK, Ireland and the Nordic region. Headquartered in the UK Distrupol has a network of offices and logistics centres in Denmark, Finland, France, Ireland, Netherlands, Norway and Sweden, as well as the in UK.

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