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Biesterfeld receives distribution rights for biodegradable waxes from DEUREX AG

Hamburg, 10.06.2024 - 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…


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Biesterfeld Group acquires Aerontec and expands its presence in Africa

Hamburg/Cape Town, 3 June 2024 - 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…


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Biesterfeld and Scott Bader extend strategic partnership to the Finnish market

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…


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Biesterfeld further expands partnership with Nouryon

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,…


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Biesterfeld receives distribution rights for sustainable rubber powders & rubber modifiers from Genan in Europe

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…


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Executive Board member Carsten Harms leaves Biesterfeld at his own request

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…


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Biesterfeld and IFF extend strategic partnership to the Brazilian market

Hamburg, 19th February 2024 – 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…


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Biesterfeld and IFF expand strategic partnership to the Turkish market

Hamburg, 1th February 2024 – 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…


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Biesterfeld Spezialchemie further expands partnership with Evonik in Eastern Europe

Hamburg, 30th January 2024 – 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,…


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Biesterfeld Hildose Speciality Chemicals – Joint Venture founded in India

Hamburg, 17. January 2024 – 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…


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