INEOS Olefins & Polymers Europe and Biesterfeld Plastic GmbH - Cooperation in Russia and Ukraine

INEOS O&P Europe and Biesterfeld Plastic GmbH are pleased to announce an extension to their long term cooperation in Europe. The distribution of Polypropylene and Polyethylene in Russia and Ukraine is to be carried out by OOO Küttner, located in Moscow, a member of the Biesterfeld Group.

“The combination of INEOS' integration and portfolio with Biesterfeld's marketing expertise presents a very strong offer for customers in this region. We are therefore looking forward to a long and successful partnership in this important and growing market” said Mervyn Williams, Polymer Sales Director, at INEOS O&P Europe.

INEOS and Biesterfeld will be represented by Küttner later this month, at the Interplastica 2014 exhibition held in Moscow on 28th - 31st January.

INEOS Olefins & Polymers Europe (www.ineospolyolefins.com) is a business of INEOS Europe AG. Its olefins portfolio in Europe is built around four key integrated cracker and derivative complexes: Grangemouth, (United Kingdom), Köln (Germany) Lavéra (France), Rafnes (Norway), and its Polyolefins capabilities positions the business as a top tier manufacturer and leading industry supplier to the PE and PP market in Europe.

INEOS (www.ineos.com) is one of the world’s leading chemicals companies; a global manufacturer of petrochemicals, specialty chemicals and oil products. It comprises 15 businesses, with a production network spanning 51 manufacturing facilities in 11 countries. The company produces more than 40 million tonnes of petrochemicals. INEOS employs 15,000 people and has sales of $43bn. Through its Joint Venture with PetroChina (Petroineos) it produces 20 million tons per annum of crude oil refined products (fuels). It also operates joint ventures with BASF, PQ Corp and Total.