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Biesterfeld expands its partnership with Dymax for light-curing industrial adhesives and curing systems
Biesterfeld Spezialchemie takes over distribution of Dymax Europe products in German-speaking countries (AT, CH, DE), France, Turkey and Russia. Biesterfeld has already been distributing Dymax's products in Poland, the Czech Republic and Slovakia for many years. Dymax is a leading manufacturer of advanced light-curable adhesives and systems that work together to optimize assembly processes. The products manufactured by Dymax…
Biesterfeld and Evonik: Strategic partnership in the polyurethane segment
Biesterfeld Spezialchemie GmbH and Evonik Nutrition & Care GmbH's Comfort & Insulation business segment have concluded a strategic partnership for the distribution of polyurethane additives throughout Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Eastern Europe and Russia. Consequently Biesterfeld is significantly enhancing its portfolio within the polyurethane segment. PU additives provided by Biesterfeld offer solutions for all…
Biesterfeld and Grillo sign agreement on distribution of zinc oxide for the pharmaceutical industry
Biesterfeld Spezialchemie has assumed the distribution of pharmaceutical zinc oxides produced by the German manufacturer Grillo Zinkoxid GmbH with immediate effect. With the cooperation agreements covering Poland, Spain, Italy, the UK, France and the German-speaking area, the distributor is augmenting its portfolio of excipients and active ingredients for the pharmaceutical industry. The zinc oxides, Pharma 4 GMP, Pharma 6…
Tubing: customised expertise at Biesterfeld
Tubing used for applications such as producing and filling pharmaceutical products is a challenging niche market that is becoming more and more significant. Growth and product development in this sector are strongly dominated by trends like the use of single-use systems. In response to these market developments, Biesterfeld has invited to the first ever tubing workshop held on the grounds of the Commerzbank Arena Frankfurt…
Biesterfeld expands polyurethane team for pan-European market development
Since November 2017 Dr. Lars Karcher has been supporting the polyurethane team of Biesterfeld Spezialchemie as Market Development Manager. In this role he is responsible for pan-European market development and technology-based customer support. Based on his previous positions at global raw material and system producers, the chemist contributes many years of experience in the development of raw materials and tailored…
Biesterfeld expands its Personal Care team
Since 1 November 2017, Daria Theodorou supports as Sales Manager Personal Care the specialised sales team of Biesterfeld Spezialchemie in Germany. She has long-term experience in marketing and sales acquired in previous positions at international active distributors of cosmetic raw materials and active ingredients. With Daria Theodorou Biesterfeld strengthens its consulting expertise for the personal care industry and further…
Biesterfeld Spezialchemie: New business unit combines healthcare distribution activities
As part of its ongoing drive to develop market segment focus, Biesterfeld Spezialchemie is creating a new business unit for healthcare distribution. This move is a logical continuation of previous developments and will allow the distributor to effectively target this highly demanding market. “The healthcare market is influenced by mega trends that will have a crucial impact on society, which makes it an attractive growth…
Biesterfeld and Kao Chemicals Europe agree on cooperation in Switzerland
With immediate effect, Biesterfeld Spezialchemie is to distribute products from its long-term partner Kao Chemicals Europe in Switzerland, thus expanding its offering for the personal care and cleaning industry. The wide-ranging portfolio includes, amongst others, alkyl ether carboxylates, which are used as mild co-surfactants, emulsifiers and solubilising agents in both cosmetic and cleaning products. These are marketed under…
Biesterfeld expanding German portfolio with MMA adhesives
With immediate effect, Biesterfeld Spezialchemie is distributing two-component methyl methacrylate (MMA) adhesives from SCIGRIP on the German market. Milar, a Polish subsidiary of the Biesterfeld Group, has already successfully offered the products in Poland and the Baltic States since April 2016. SCIGRIP offers the latest developments of adhesive chemistry systems for sophisticated applications in the fields of transport,…
Biesterfeld Spezialchemie to complete integration of Schütz & Co.
Biesterfeld Spezialchemie is set to complete the integration of distributor Schütz & Co. (GmbH & Co. KG) which it acquired in 2016, through a process of accrual (Anwachsung in German law). With effect from 1 October 2017, the business activities of Schütz & Co. will now be fully integrated into the pharmaceuticals and personal care market segments of Biesterfeld Spezialchemie, including for legal purposes. Its subsidiary…