HAMBURG, GERMANY (May 2010) - Biesterfeld Plastic GmbH, a pan-European distributor of a range of ExxonMobil Chemical polymer brands, will now distribute Santoprene™ thermoplastic vulcanizates (TPVs) and Vistamaxx™ propylene-based elastomers in Portugal and Morocco, and Exxtral™ performance polyolefins in the United Kingdom and Ireland.
"Since the beginning of our relationship with ExxonMobil Chemical, we have been committed to gradually broadening our agreement across Europe," said Carsten Harms, general manager of Biesterfeld Plastic. "We are looking forward to extending our agreement for Santoprene TPVs and Vistamaxx propylene-based elastomers to Portugal and Morocco effective from 1 May 2010. We are also proud to extend the agreement for Exxtral polyolefins to the UK and Ireland with immediate effect, having established success in these important markets only two years ago."
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About Biesterfeld:
Biesterfeld Plastic GmbH is a leading distributor in the European plastics industry with longstanding sales partnerships in more than 26 countries. Leading polymer producers like ExxonMobil Chemical, DuPont, INEOS NOVA, BASF Polyurethanes, INEOS Olefins & Polymers Europe, Chevron Phillips, Solvay and Chi Mei utilize Biesterfeld Plastic's successful service and have, therefore, been part of the company's continuous corporate growth for many
years.
About ExxonMobil Chemical:
ExxonMobil Chemical is one of the world?s premier petrochemical companies with manufacturing, technology, and marketing operations around the world. The company delivers a broad portfolio of products and solutions efficiently and responsibly, with a commitment to create outstanding customer and shareholder value. ExxonMobil Chemical endorses the principles of sustainable development, including the need to balance economic growth, social development and environmental considerations.
For further questions please contact:
Melanie Kordes -
Phone: +49 (0) 40 / 32008-496
Fax: +49 (0) 40 / 32008-461
m.kordes[at]biesterfeld[dot]com
Biesterfeld Plastic GmbH
Ferdinandstrasse 41
20095 Hamburg
www.biesterfeld-plastic.com
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