Press Releases

Pavlo Prykhodchenko was recently appointed General Manager at LLC Biesterfeld Spezialchemie Ukraine in Kiev, Ukraine. As of July 2019, he is responsible for all Ukrainian business activities of the Biesterfeld Group. Pavlo Prykhodchenko comes with a broad range of knowledge and experience. Equipped with a degree in chemical technology, Pavlo Prykhodchenko gained professional experience in international distribution with a…

The German specialty chemicals distributor Biesterfeld Spezialchemie is extending its partnership with the US company Carrubba Inc. With immediate effect, Biesterfeld will offer the extensive portfolio of aromatic extracts and the odour absorber DeoPlex® throughout Europe, except for the British Islands. Carrubba and Biesterfeld focus in their sales partnership on custom-made aromatic extracts which can be used as an…

Biesterfeld Spezialchemie is now offering the new self-priming LED casting compound, DOWSILTM EI-2888 Primerless Silicone Encapsulant, from DOW Performance Silicones. The innovative silicone technology used for LED encapsulation is suitable for both indoor and outdoor application. Thanks to its patented formulation DOWSILTM EI-2888 Primerless Silicone Encapsulant is water-repellent, offers protection against environmental…

From the start of June, Biesterfeld Spezialchemie will be the official distributor for Pharmakaolin B 860 (INCI: KAOLIN), which is made by the HPF The Mineral Engineers division of Quarzwerke Group, in Germany, Austria, Switzerland, the Benelux countries, Spain, Portugal, Greece and the Czech Republic. This natural raw material is used in the pharmaceutical and cosmetics industries to manufacture pastes, tablets, powders,…

For a smooth complexion, accented lips or sparkling eyelids – decorative cosmetics are a crucial tool if you want to have a flawless appearance and make a visual statement at the same time. Consumers are demanding more and more products that withstand even extreme conditions, such as a long day at work or a session in the gym. In response to these demands, Biesterfeld invited customers from all over Europe to a two-day seminar…

Svetlana Dikina became General Manager at Biesterfeld Rus in Moscow, Russia. In this position, she is responsible for all Russian business activities of the divisions Biesterfeld Plastic, Spezialchemie and Performance Rubber.  As graduate chemist with an MBA, Svetlana Dikina started her career in R&D in the area of cosmetics, household and oral care. She also gained sales experience in this area to later work successfully in…

With immediate effect Biesterfeld Spezialchemie sells CoreLite® core materials in Germany, the United Kingdom and the Baltic States. With balsa wood, PET and PVC foams as well as PVC board from this global manufacturer, Biesterfeld is now able to offer the very latest developments in the core materials used in the wind power, marine, automotive, transport and aviation industries. Biesterfeld's product portfolio now includes…

This year’s Composites Europe trade fair is where you will find Biesterfeld Spezialchemie’s innovative range of fibre composites and adhesives for use in the e-mobility industry. The advanced technologies used in this segment not only lead to increased challenges, but also require inventive and ingenious product modifications. There is a need for sophisticated materials which can meet stringent flame resistance regulations and…

Biesterfeld Spezialchemie invited selected customers from the pharmaceutical industry to a seminar in Frankfurt in order to present the latest findings on topical formulations and the products they contain. In addition to experts from Biesterfeld, experts from our partners DOW Silicones and CP Kelco were also on hand, as was Lisa Binder from the Department for Pharmaceutical Technology and Biopharmacy of the University of…

Biesterfeld Spezialchemie and Jubilant Life Sciences celebrate the 20th anniversary of their partnership this year. Biesterfeld Spezialchemie distributes Jubilant Life Science’s select range of products to a mutually agreed set of customers in Europe. This successful partnership – spanning the last two decades – is a shining example of the collaborative work and commitment shared between the two companies.   “The two…