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Biesterfeld, one of the internationally leading distribution and service companies in the field of polymers, rubber, specialty chemicals and ingredients, has expanded its long-standing collaboration with Eastman, a global specialty materials company. Effective immediately, Biesterfeld, through its local presence Aerontec, is authorized to distribute Eastman’s coatings and inks product portfolio in Southern Africa. The distribution agreement covers South Africa, Zimbabwe, Zambia, Mozambique, Eswatini, Namibia, Malawi and Botswana.

Biesterfeld, one of the internationally leading distribution and service companies in the field of polymers, rubber, specialty chemicals and ingredients and Bostik, which represents the adhesive solutions segment of French specialty chemicals manufacturer Arkema Group, have expanded their collaboration. With immediate effect, Biesterfeld is authorized to distribute the Born2Bond™ portfolio in Southeast Asia. Building on their successful collaboration across EMEA, the two companies are extending their partnership to support customers in one of the world’s fastest-growing electronics manufacturing markets.

Biesterfeld, one of the internationally leading distribution and service companies in the fields of plastics, rubber, specialty chemicals and ingredients, and Dymax, an international manufacturer and supplier of light-curing materials, curing equipment and dispensing systems, continue to strengthen their strategic partnership. Effective immediately, Biesterfeld will distribute Dymax's medical-grade UV-/LED-curable adhesives as well as UV-/LED-curing equipment in Belgium, the Netherlands and Luxembourg.

Biesterfeld, one of the internationally leading distribution and service companies in the field of polymers, rubber, specialty chemicals and ingredients, has expanded its long-standing collaboration with Chase Corporation. Effective immediately, Biesterfeld is authorized to distribute the conformal coating brands HumiSeal® and ABchimie in Southeast Asia with a focus on Singapore, Malaysia and Thailand. The expanded partnership builds on the successful cooperation between the two companies in the EMEA region and reflects their shared ambition to support customers in one of the world's fastest-growing electronics manufacturing markets.

Milar Sp. z o. o., part of the Biesterfeld Group, one of the internationally leading distribution and service companies in the field of polymers, rubber, specialty chemicals and ingredients, has expanded its distribution mandate for the MOLYKOTE® specialty lubricants portfolio from DuPont in Poland. Effective 1 August 2026, the distribution business for the MOLYKOTE® portfolio in Poland will be consolidated under Milar. Customers will benefit from a streamlined distribution structure with Milar serving as their dedicated point of contact for the complete MOLYKOTE® portfolio.

Distributor expands its portfolio to the Active Naturals portfolio

Distributor expands its portfolio of the natural actives portfolio

Biesterfeld, one of the internationally leading distribution and service companies in the fields of plastics, rubber, specialty chemicals and ingredients, and specialty chemicals manufacturer Synthene are expanding their strategic partnership. Effective immediately, Biesterfeld will distribute Synthene’s innovative polyurethane solutions for industrial 3D printing in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland, further strengthening its additive manufacturing portfolio.

The agreement expands access to medical-grade high-performance compounds for the medical technology market

Biesterfeld, one of the international leading distribution and service companies in the field of polymers, rubber, specialty chemicals and ingredients, has acquired 100 percent of the shares of its Italian Joint Ventures Biesterfeld Polybass and Biesterfeld Polychem.

Distribution agreement covers three medical adhesive product lines for demanding medical device applications requiring precision and process reliability

Jürgen Rietschle has been appointed Business Manager Polymer Additives at the Biesterfeld Group, effective August 1, 2026.

Distributor strengthens composite materials portfolio in the Norwegian market

Biesterfeld, one of the internationally leading distribution and service companies in the fields of plastics, rubber, specialty chemicals and ingredients, and Syensqo, a science company developing high-performance and high-temperature polymers, have expanded their strategic sales partnership with immediate effect. Biesterfeld now holds new distribution rights for Syensqo’s performance products range in the UK and Ireland and is thus serving as preferred distributor across all of Europe.

Biesterfeld, one of the world’s leading distribution and service companies in the fields of polymers, rubber, specialty chemicals and ingredients, has entered into a strategic partnership with Osaka Soda Co., Ltd., a leading Japanese manufacturer of specialty chemicals, to expand the availability of high-performance elastomers and specialty additives in the United Kingdom and Ireland.

Distributor Continues Geographic Expansion in High-Tech Industries

Strategic expansion of polyolefin sourcing enhances flexibility and long-term customer competitiveness

Distributor and material innovator aim to bring plastic-free injection moulding materials to market at scale

Distributor expands polymer additive portfolio with flame-retardant solutions Hamburg, April 28, 2026 – Biesterfeld, one of the internationally leading distribution and service companies in the fields of plastics, rubber, specialty chemicals and ingredients, is expanding its portfolio in the area of polymer additives. In the course of the partnership with Alpha Calcit, one of the leading suppliers of white fillers for numerous industrial sectors, Biesterfeld will add the ALFRIMAL® flame-retardant products to its portfolio, while also contributing to the expansion of Alpha Calcit’s existing distribution network. This partnership enables Biesterfeld to offer the ALFRIMAL® and ALFRIMAL® MG product lines to producers in the masterbatch and compounding sectors with small to medium demand volumes across Europe, including Turkey. Local warehousing will also contribute to faster and more reliable supply.

Hamburg, April 2026 – Biesterfeld, one of the internationally leading distribution and service companies in the field of polymers, rubber, specialty chemicals and ingredients, and the Turkish specialty chemicals manufacturer Organik Kimya have entered a strategic distribution partnership. With immediate effect, Biesterfeld will distribute the ORP® and ORGAL® product families in Germany, Austria and Switzerland.

Vegan Clear Protein for modern beverage concepts

Biesterfeld, one of the internationally leading distribution and service companies in the field of polymers, rubber, specialty chemicals and ingredients, will once again be exhibiting at in-cosmetics global 2026 in Paris. From 14th-16th April 2026, the event brings together ingredient suppliers, formulators and brand owners from around the world to discover the latest innovations and trends in cosmetics and personal care. Biesterfeld will welcome visitors at booth 2H48, where the distributor will introduce its new formulation kit “Beautique”, which will officially launch during the show.

Burkhard Zimmermann will join Biesterfeld as Global Director Digital & IT on April 1, 2026.

Distributor underlines commitment to strategic transformation

Distributor reinforces long-term growth trajectory

Advanced silicone and polyurethane 3D printing solutions now available in the DACH region

Joe Read has been appointed Managing Director of Biesterfeld in UK & Ireland, effective March 1, 2026. He will succeed Guy Payne, who will step into the role of a long-term advisor.

Hamburg, February 2026 – Biesterfeld, one of the international leading distribution and service companies in the field of polymers, rubber, specialty chemicals and ingredients, will once again be exhibiting at JEC World in Paris, following a successful debut at the show in 2025. From 10-12 March 2026, the distributor will present its comprehensive Composites & Tooling portfolio at 6M15. An international expert team looks forward to welcoming visitors from the aerospace, defence, marine, automotive and other industries.

Jonas Borgsten has been appointed Global Business Director for the Engineered Polymers business unit at the Biesterfeld Group, effective March 1, 2026.

Distributor expands portfolio to include cosmetic active ingredients in Spain

New European Distribution Rights for the KROMASIL Product Range

Biesterfeld, one of the leading international distributors of specialty chemical products, pharma and food ingredients, is pleased to inform that the Supervisory Board, upon the proposal of the Executive Board of Biesterfeld SE, has appointed Betti Heick as a new Member of the Executive Board, effective March 1, 2026.

Biesterfeld, one of the leading international distributors of specialty chemical products, pharma and food ingredients, is deepening its successful collaboration with Songwon CS, a manufacturer & supplier of polymer stabilizers. Effective immediately, Biesterfeld will distribute the antioxidant and light stabilizer product lines SONGNOX® CS and SONGSORB® CS in several additional countries. With this step, Biesterfeld is strengthening its portfolio of high-performance additives in key growth regions.

Distributor expands portfolio with silica products in Austria and Switzerland

Biesterfeld, one of the international leading distribution and service companies in the field of plastics, rubber, specialty chemicals and ingredients, and Chase Corporation, a global manufacturer of adhesives, electronic coatings, industrial tapes, waterproofing and corrosion protection, have entered into a new partnership with immediate effect. Biesterfeld now holds new distribution rights for the HumiSeal and ABchimie product range in the EMEA region comprising all of Europe & Maghreb & South Africa with global scope in the future.

Biesterfeld, one of the international leading distribution and service companies in the field of plastics, rubber, specialty chemicals and ingredients and Lanxess, a leading specialty chemicals company, are cooperating regarding plastic additives for the polymer market, covering a portfolio of specialty flame retardants and specialty plasticizers in Central & Eastern Europe.

Distributeur now offers laboratory services for plastic compounds and finished parts in the German speaking countries

Biesterfeld, one of the international leading distribution and service companies in the field of plastics, rubber, specialty chemicals and ingredients, and Tereos, a diversified cooperative, with activities across multiple segments of the value chain including sugar, grains, animal feed, consumer products, as well as outside activities including pharmaceuticals, paper and energy, are expanding their long-standing and successful partnership. With immediate effect Biesterfeld receives new distribution right for Switzerland.

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International distributor Biesterfeld and global chemical company Songwon are expanding their long-standing partnership. With immediate effect, Biesterfeld will also distribute the joint portfolio of plastic additives, including antioxidants and light stabilizers, in Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Croatia, Kosovo, North Macedonia, Montenegro, and Romania. The distributor already holds the distribution rights for the products in Germany, France, Italy, Austria, Poland, Portugal, Switzerland, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, the Czech Republic, Turkey, and Hungary.

At the beginning of August, Martin Vonnemann assumed global responsibility for supply chain management at the Biesterfeld Group, one of the leading international distributors. As Global Supply Chain Director, he will lead the entire supply chain organisation worldwide and have overall responsibility for logistics, purchasing and order management.

Cord Dankers has been appointed the new local Managing Director of Aerontec, a member of the Biesterfeld Group. Since the acquisition of Aerontec in 2024 by Biesterfeld as one of the leading international distributors in polymers, rubbers and specialty chemicals, Cord Dankers took over the role as Integration Manager. Together with the Aerontec team, he has made significant progress in establishing Aerontec as Biesterfeld’s hub for serving the South African region.

New partnership with Solid Plant® - Biesterfeld receives distribution rights for Europe

Marvin Strüfing will take over responsibility as Global Business Director for the Standard Polymers business unit at the Biesterfeld Group on July 1.

The Biesterfeld Group has restructured its business into seven business units and intends to further accelerate its global growth trajectory. A particular focus has recently been on the reorganization of the polymers business. In future, this will be developed in the Standard Polymers, Engineered Polymers and Performance Polymers business units. The Medical Polymers business will be integrated into the HealthCare business unit. The family-owned company is also becoming even more market-oriented, customercentric and efficient by creating new global segments for the polymers business.

Michael Schenck takes over responsibility as General Manager at Biesterfeld Plastic Suisse AG and Biesterfeld Helvetia AG. The Biesterfeld Group, one of the leading international distributors of plastics, rubbers and specialty chemicals, organizes its distribution business in Switzerland through the two subsidiaries.

Biesterfeld is expanding its strategic relationship with ExxonMobil Petroleum and Chemical BV and adding new Vistalon™ EPDM grades to its product portfolio in Europe, including Türkiye, and Africa with immediate effect. The collaboration, which has existed for many years, offers new opportunities in the European rubber market thanks to the broader portfolio.

International distributor Biesterfeld is to receive additional distribution mandates for BASF's Elastollan® Thermoplastic Polyurethane Elastomers. With effect from 1 April 2025, Biesterfeld will exclusively handle the distribution of these materials in Denmark, Norway, Sweden, Finland and the Baltic States. As a result, Biesterfeld now holds distribution rights for the whole of the EMEA region with the exception of the UK and Ireland.

Sergej Lazovic is leaving Biesterfeld at his own request and with immediate effect. Sergej Lazovic was appointed as an additional member of the Management Board of Biesterfeld Spezialchemie GmbH alongside Peter Wilkes in 2021 and also joined the Management Board of Biesterfeld Plastic GmbH as an additional member in 2024. Following his leaving, Frank Johänning will take over the management of sales for the polymer business in Germany on an interim basis.

Biesterfeld, one of the leading international distributors of specialty chemical products, pharma and food ingredients, is deepening its successful collaboration with Anomera® Inc., a Canadian manufacturer of sustainable cellulosic materials. The expanded partnership enables Biesterfeld to offer the CellAno™ range in additional markets and further expand its portfolio in the CASE (Coatings, Adhesives, Sealants, Elastomers) industry. The distribution rights extend to several European countries: Austria, Belgium, Croatia, Czech Republic, Estonia, Germany, Hungary, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Switzerland and Ukraine.

Marzena Kristal will take over responsibility for the global management of Human Resources at Biesterfeld as Global Human Resources Director on 1 April 2025.

Hamburg, 20th February 2025 Biesterfeld, one of the leading international distributors of specialty chemical products, pharma and food ingredients, is strengthening its market position in CASE (Coatings, Adhesives, Sealants, Elastomers) with Joachim Diem as the new Business Manager. With more than 25 years of industry experience in leading chemical companies such as Air Products, Wacker Chemie and Evonik he will drive the strategic development and long-term growth of the CASE business. Diem's extensive expertise in business management, marketing and sales make him a valuable addition to the Biesterfeld team.

Biesterfeld, one of the international leading distribution and service companies in the field of plastics, rubber and specialty chemicals, starts a new collaboration with ExxonMobil, one of the largest integrated fuels, lubricants and chemical companies in the world in the field of high-quality composites. With immediate effect the distributor will be responsible for marketing ProxximaTM resin systems in Norway, Iceland, Finland, Sweden, and Denmark. This collaboration underscores Biesterfeld's commitment to providing its customers with the best products and technical services for a more sustainable future in composite manufacturing.

Biesterfeld, one of the leading international distributors of products and solutions in the world of specialty chemicals and the pharmaceutical and food industries, and Roboze, a leading company in the development and production of industrial 3D printing solutions, celebrate a big milestone in their successful, long-standing partnership by installing the first ever ARGO 1000 HYPERMELT 3D printer at Biesterfeld's Lab and Innovation Center in Hamburg.

Biesterfeld SE continues its global growth course. GME Chemicals (S) Pte Ltd, part of the Biesterfeld Group since 2021, has acquired the entire distribution business of Tat Lee Engineering Private Limited. The closing took place on February 3, 2025. Tat Lee is active in the manufacturing and supply of gaskets and related sealing products as well as in the distribution of specialty lubricants and high-performance silicone materials in Singapore. In its distribution business, Tat Lee works primarily with the global suppliers DuPont and Dow Chemical.

Biesterfeld, one of the international leading distribution and service companies in the field of plastics, rubber and specialty chemicals, will be exhibiting at this year's JEC World in Paris for the first time. At the leading international composite show, Biesterfeld will be presenting numerous exhibits and showcasing its extensive Composites & Tooling portfolio at booth K16 in hall 6 from March 4th to 6th. The international team from Germany, Europe and even Africa looks forward to welcoming numerous visitors.

Biesterfeld, one of the leading international distributors of specialty chemical products, pharma and food ingredients, and Infinici, a pioneer in sustainable fiber solutions are pleased to announce the beginning of a strategic, long-term partnership. Starting January 1, Biesterfeld will serve as the exclusive distributor of Infinici's innovative nonwoven products in Europe and Turkey. The partnership represents a clear commitment to fostering circular value chains and sustainable material management – a pioneering model for the future of the composites industry.

International distributor Biesterfeld and the leading manufacturer of engineering plastics Celanese are once again expanding their strategic partnership. Many more product families will be added to the extensive joint portfolio in January 2025.

Biesterfeld, one of the leading international distributors of rubber products, is expanding its partnership with DEUREX AG. With the expansion of the partnership, Biesterfeld now has distribution rights for the whole of Europe. This relates to the biodegradable waxes BIOMERE® and all synthetic waxes from DEUREX AG, which are used in the rubber and cable industry.

Biesterfeld receives further distribution rights for high-performance polymers and composites

Hamburg, 26th November 2024 Biesterfeld one of the leading international distributors of specialty chemical products, pharma and food ingredient, has entered into a new partnership with Anomera® Inc, a Canadian manufacturer of sustainable cellulose advanced materials, with immediate effect. As part of this new cooperation, Biesterfeld is expanding its product portfolio in the field of Coatings, Adhesives, Sealants, Elastomers (CASE) to include the nanocellulose products DextraCel® HS and DextraCel® HP. The partnership covers distribution rights in several European countries: Austria, Belgium, Croatia, Czech Republic, Estonia, Germany, Hungary, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Switzerland and Ukraine.

Biesterfeld, one of the leading international distributors of specialty chemicals, pharmaceuticals, and food additives, has entered into a new partnership with the KIN Food Institute. Effective immediately, the distributor will collaborate with the KIN association, one of Germany's leading institutes in the field of food technology.

International distributor Biesterfeld and industry leading premium industrial polymer business Delrin are further expanding their collaboration. With immediate effect, Biesterfeld has been granted distribution rights for the acetal homopolymer Delrin® in the UK, Ireland, Denmark, Norway, Sweden, Finland, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania and Egypt. Thanks to the new agreement, Biesterfeld now holds distribution rights for the engineering thermoplastics across the EMEA region.

Jens Lindahl and Jens-Uwe Pietrock have taken over joint responsibility for the management of Biesterfeld Nordic AB. The Biesterfeld Group, one of the leading international distributors of plastics, rubbers and specialty chemicals, organizes its polymer business in Sweden through this subsidiary.

Biesterfeld, one of the leading international distributors of rubber products, is entering a new partnership with POLYTEK Development Corp, a leading manufacturer of specialty polymers for mold making and casting applications across industrial and consumer sectors. With immediate effect, Biesterfeld will represent and promote the rubber product lines suitable for molding applications in different areas such as the medical sector, construction and restoration, product design and manufacturing, education and art, DIY and makers and entertainment in all European countries except UK.

Frank Johänning has taken over responsibility for the global management of the Performance Polymers business unit at Biesterfeld as Global Business Director with effect from October.

Sergej Lazovic has been appointed Managing Director of Biesterfeld Plastic GmbH alongside Peter Wilkes.

Biesterfeld, a leading international distributors of specialty chemical products, pharma and food ingredients, will enter into a new partnership with Bostik, which represents the adhesive solutions segment of French specialty chemicals manufacturer Arkema Group. As of 1 October 2024, Biesterfeld represents and promotes the Born2Bond brand manufactured by Bostik in the polyurethanes, epoxies and acrylates product ranges in the European Union, Tunisia, Algeria and Morocco.

The Biesterfeld Group is continuing its strategic expansion in the Baltic states through the foundation of the new legal entity Biesterfeld Baltic SIA, headquartered in Riga, Latvia. Aurelijus Vaišnoras has been appointed as General Manager. Biesterfeld Baltics SIA will offer an extensive range of specialty chemicals, polymer and rubber products, leveraging the Biesterfeld Group's global network of suppliers and partners. Customers will benefit from local presence, high-level service and a portfolio tailored to the specific needs of the Baltic market.

Biesterfeld, one of the international distributors for plastics, rubbers and specialty chemicals, will be exhibiting in its usual place at FAKUMA in Hall B4, Stand 4201. The distributor will be presenting its diverse portfolio of plastics and additives and making the in-depth specialist knowledge of its experts available to visitors.

Biesterfeld, one of the leading international distributors of specialty chemical products, pharma and food ingredients, and Chem-Trend, a leading global manufacturer and supplier of process auxiliaries with a focus on mould release agents and purge compounds, are expanding their long-standing partnership. Effective immediately, Biesterfeld will distribute Ultra Purge™ purge compounds and Lusin® maintenance products in the Czech Republic and Slovakia. The two companies are thus intensifying their trustful and successful collaboration.

International distributor Biesterfeld, and DuPont, a global innovation leader with technology-based materials and solutions, are expanding their collaboration. Biesterfeld has been appointed as an authorized distributor for Vespel® polyimide parts and shapes in Italy, Norway, Finland, Denmark and South Africa with immediate effect.

Biesterfeld one of the leading international distributors of specialty chemical products, pharma and food ingredient, is entering into a new partnership with Gen 2 Carbon, a pioneer in sustainable carbon fibre solutions. With immediate effect, Biesterfeld will exclusively represent and promote Gen 2 Carbon’s recycled carbon fibre products overing the territory of the European Union, Norway, Turkey and Switzerland.

Biesterfeld one of the leading international distributors of specialty chemical products, pharma and food ingredient, is entering into a new partnership with Spectrum Plastics Group, a DuPont Business, a leading manufacturer in the design, development, and production of critical polymer-based medical device components. With immediate effect, Biesterfeld will represent and promote Spectrum’s portfolio of medical device component technologies in the DACH region.

Networking and sustainability are at the centre of DKT and this is exactly what visitors can experience live at the Biesterfeld booth. The distributor not only has an extensive portfolio for the rubber industry, but will also be presenting new products that are recycled and can be returned to the material cycle. Visitors to booth 405 in hall 9 will have the opportunity to discuss and receive individual and personal advice on how applications and manufacturing processes can be optimised, made more efficient or even more sustainable.

Products are now available in Austria, Czech Republic, Germany, Slovakia, and Switzerland

Biesterfeld distributes the biodegradable waxes BIOMERE® and synthetic waxes DEUREX® used in rubber applications from DEUREX AG with immediate effect. The agreement applies to Germany, Austria, Switzerland and Italy. For Biesterfeld's customers, the new partnership opens up new opportunities to make their end products more sustainable through biodegradability and to contribute to greater environmental and nature awareness.

The Biesterfeld Group has acquired Aerontec, a leading South African supplier and distributor of advanced composite materials and related technology. The closing was completed today. Through this transaction, the Biesterfeld Group has become the 100 percent shareholder of Aerontec Pty Ltd. Biesterfeld is continuing its geographical expansion, laying the foundation for the long-term expansion of its market position in a highly attractive region, not only in the composites sector but beyond it too.

Biesterfeld and Scott Bader, a global manufacturer of advanced composites, structural adhesives and functional polymers, have further expanded their successful partnership to Finland. With immediate effect Biesterfeld Finland Oy will distribute polyester resins (Crystic®, Crestapol®, Crestamould®, Crestafire®), gelcoats (Crystic®) and adhesives (Crestomer®). The products are relevant for various customer industries, including the marine industry, rail industry, wind power industry and general composites industry.

Biesterfeld Spezialchemie, a division of the Biesterfeld Group and one of the leading international distributors of products and solutions in specialty chemicals and the pharmaceutical and food industries, is expanding its long-standing and successful partnership with Nouryon. In the pharmaceutical sector, the distributor previously marketed Nouryon's CMC portfolio in the DACH region and Eastern Europe. With immediate effect, Biesterfeld Spezialchemie now has Europe-wide distribution rights for the Cekol® product range, with the exception of the UK and Ireland.

Biesterfeld Performance Rubber, a division of the Biesterfeld Group, has been selected as distributor by global recycling company Genan for their micronized rubber powders as well as for the easy-to-use rubber modifier GENAN RUBBER+ PREMIXED. The distribution agreement covers the Mechanical Rubber Goods segment in the European rubber market with immediate effect. With this new, international partnership, Biesterfeld Performance Rubber is further expanding its rubber portfolio of innovative and sustainable products, while Genan is strengthening focus on developing new applications for their recycled rubber products.

Carsten Harms, Member of the Executive Board of the Biesterfeld Group and responsible for the Biesterfeld Plastic and Biesterfeld Performance Rubber divisions, will not be renewing his Executive Board contract and is leaving the company at his own request with immediate effect. Peter Wilkes, Executive Board member responsible for the Specialty Chemicals Division, will also assume interim responsibility for the Plastic and Performance Rubber Divisions.

Biesterfeld Spezialchemie, one of the leading international distributors of specialty chemical products, pharma and food ingredients, and IFF, an industry leading manufacturer in food, beverage, scent, health and biosciences, are expanding their long-term partnership. With immediate effect, Biesterfeld Spezialchemie is distributing the GENENCARE® bioactives portfolio and the new functional active ingredient line AURIST™ in Brazil. The new agreement further strengthens the successful and long-standing partnership between the two companies in the personal care sector. The portfolio is available in the DACH region, Poland, Turkey and Ukraine via Biesterfeld.

Biesterfeld Spezialchemie, one of the leading international distributors of specialty chemical products, pharma and food ingredients, and IFF, an industry leading manufacturer in food, beverage, scent, health and biosciences, are expanding their long-term partnership. With immediate effect, Biesterfeld Spezialchemie will distribute the GENENCARE® bioactives portfolio and the new functional ingredient line AURIST™ in Turkey. Thanks to this new agreement, Biesterfeld now holds extended distribution rights for the products that have already successfully been distributed in the personal care sector in the DACH region, Poland and Ukraine for many years.

Biesterfeld Spezialchemie, one of the leading international distributors of specialty chemical products, pharma and food ingredients, is further expanding its long-standing and successful partnership with Evonik. With immediate effect, Biesterfeld Spezialchemie has been granted new distribution rights in the following regions: Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Croatia, Czech Republic, Estonia, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Macedonia, Montenegro, Romania, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia and Ukraine, for Evonik's Business Line “Interface & Performance". The geographical expansion strengthens the position of Biesterfeld Spezialchemie in Eastern Europe and intensifies the successful cooperation between the two companies. In the construction chemicals market segment, the portfolio includes products under the brand names: SITREN®, TEGOSIVIN® and TEGO® Addibit. In the adhesives and sealants market segment, the product range includes products under the brand names: ALBIDUR®, ALBIFLEX®, ALBIPOX®, NANOCRYL®, NANOPOX®, SURFYNOL®, TEGO® Antifoam, TEGOMER®, TEGOPREN® and TEGO® Rheo.

The Biesterfeld Group has now officially founded the joint venture Biesterfeld Hildose Speciality Chemicals Pvt. Ltd. with its long-standing partner Kersi Tangri, owner of Hildose Pharmaspecialties. With this joint venture, Biesterfeld is creating a strategic and long-term foundation for an active presence in India. Kersi Tangri and Andreas Lekebusch have been appointed Managing Directors and the company is based in Mumbai.

International distributor Biesterfeld and leading technical plastics manufacturer Celanese are further expanding their collaboration in the new year. The partners have agreed to enhance their joint portfolio and to cooperate to develop new markets.

Biesterfeld Spezialchemie, one of the leading international distributorsof specialty chemical products, pharma and food ingredients, and AVEBE, a manufacturer of sustainable potato starch products, have further expanded their long-standing partnership. With immediate effect, Biesterfeld Spezialchemie, a business division of the Biesterfeld Group, now distributes the product range not only in the Czech Republic and Germany, but also in Austria, Bosnia-Herzegovina, Croatia, Hungary, Italy and Slovakia. The portfolio consists of products with the trade names AmylofaxTM, AvedexTM, CasucolTM, ElianeTM, EteniaTM, FarinexTM, OpagelTM, PerfectamylTM and Solvicol® .

Biesterfeld Spezialchemie, a business division of the Biesterfeld Group, is in the process to establish a joint venture in India together with its long-standing partner Kersi Tangri, owner of Hildose Pharmaspecialties. As a first step the new company Biesterfeld Hildose Speciality Chemicals Pvt. Ltd has now been founded in Mumbai. As part of a capital raise, Biesterfeld will acquire 51% of the shares. The joint venture is planned to be officially founded in the next weeks.

Biesterfeld Spezialchemie, a business division of the Biesterfeld Group, has been investing in technology and innovation for years now to further develop the services in technical application consulting and expand the innovative portfolio for customers and partners. In a newly created global role, Dr Martin Liebenau, as Global Business Director Technology & Innovation, will now bundle these developments internationally across all departments and market segments and press ahead with it.

Leading storage media manufacturer Sonopress has developed a revolutionary new form of long-playing record that dramatically reduces the environmental impact of the manufacturing process. Neither natural gas nor steam are needed to press the discs, and in test operations the energy savings were up to 85% compared to the conventional process. For the production of the novel "EcoRecord" LP, recyclable polyethylene terephthalate (PET) is used as the base material instead of polyvinyl chloride (PVC), which can also be 100% recycled PET from SK Chemicals provided by SK Chemicals' long-standing international distribution partner Biesterfeld Plastic. This allows a significant reduction in carbon emissions - while ensuring the same physical properties and safety as existing PET.

Philip Chew has been appointed to the Executive Board by the Supervisory Board of Biesterfeld AG with effect from 1 October 2023. Philip Chew will continue to assume his responsibilities as Managing Director of GME Chemicals PTE Ltd. based in Singapore, which was acquired by the Biesterfeld Group in 2021.

Biesterfeld Spezialchemie, a business division of the Biesterfeld Group, is concentrating its business into the three overarching clusters of Industrial, Consumer and Healthcare with immediate effect. Through this new structure and a newly created management level of Global Business Directors, the Biesterfeld Group, as one of the leading international distributors, will strategically drive forward its worldwide market and sales growth.

Lindberg & Lund AS will change its name to Biesterfeld Norge AS with effect of 1 September. In the course of this, the names of the subsidiaries ABIC Kemi AB and Lindberg & Lund Oy will also be changed to Biesterfeld Sweden AB and Biesterfeld Finland Oy. The distributor of technical chemicals has already been a wholly owned subsidiary of Biesterfeld Spezialchemie since 2019 and will now highlight the affiliation to the international Biesterfeld Group.

Bjørn-Erik Dahlmann is the new Managing Director of Lindberg & Lund AS in Norway. He succeeds Morten Haugberg, who is retiring after 35 years in Lindberg & Lund and has been Managing Director since 2001. Lindberg & Lund AS is a subsidiary of Biesterfeld Spezialchemie and part of the Biesterfeld Group, one of the leading international distributors of plastics, rubbers and specialty chemicals.

Biesterfeld Spezialchemie, one of the world's leading distributors of specialty chemical products, pharma and food ingredients, will take over the distribution of the product KRONOS 9900 from the titanium dioxide producer KRONOS with immediate effect for a total of 24 European countries: the DACH region, the Benelux countries, France, Spain, Portugal, Great Britain, Italy, Poland, the Czech Republic, Slovakia, Hungary, Croatia, Romania, the Baltic states, Denmark, Sweden, Norway and Finland.

Biesterfeld Spezialchemie, one of the leading international distributors of specialty chemical products, pharma and food ingredients, and Novabay Pte Ltd, a manufacturer of high-quality sodium bicarbonate located in Singapore, recently entered into a new collaboration and agreed on distribution rights for Novabay’s sodium bicarbonate pharma grade, in particular fine and coarse grade, in Thailand. The contract was concluded between Novabay Pte Ltd and Biesterfeld Thailand, therefore the distribution rights go 100% to the local subsidiary of Biesterfeld Spezialchemie.

Biesterfeld, one of the world's leading distributors in the field of plastics, rubber and specialty chemicals, is exclusively extending its existing distribution of Carbonwave's SeaBalance 2000 product with immediate effect. At the beginning of the year, Biesterfeld was already granted distribution rights for the DACH region, Poland and the Baltic States – now the Czech Republic, Slovakia and Croatia will be added. Carbonwave is a public benefit corporation whose mission is to enable gigaton-scale carbon drawdown by upcycling Sargassum seaweed into ultra-regenerative, plant-based biomaterials.

Biesterfeld Performance Rubber is expanding its partnership with the German process chemicals manufacturer Chem-Trend and will be distributing the Chem-Trend® and Mono-Coat® product lines in Germany with immediate effect. This further expands the partnership that has already existed for many years in several European countries.

Biesterfeld Spezialchemie, one of the leading international distributors of specialty chemical products and solutions worldwide and Jubilant Ingrevia Limited, a global integrated Life Science products and Innovative Solutions provider celebrate the 25th anniversary of their partnership this year. Biesterfeld Spezialchemie distributes Jubilant Ingrevia Limited’s selected range of products in the field of advanced intermediates to selected customers across Europe. This successful partnership is a shining example of the collaborative work and commitment shared between the two companies.