Press Releases

With immediate effect, Biesterfeld Spezialchemie is to distribute products from its long-term partner Kao Chemicals Europe in Switzerland, thus expanding its offering for the personal care and cleaning industry. The wide-ranging portfolio includes, amongst others, alkyl ether carboxylates, which are used as mild co-surfactants, emulsifiers and solubilising agents in both cosmetic and cleaning products. These are marketed under…

With immediate effect, Biesterfeld Spezialchemie is distributing two-component methyl methacrylate (MMA) adhesives from SCIGRIP on the German market. Milar, a Polish subsidiary of the Biesterfeld Group, has already successfully offered the products in Poland and the Baltic States since April 2016. SCIGRIP offers the latest developments of adhesive chemistry systems for sophisticated applications in the fields of transport,…

Biesterfeld Spezialchemie is set to complete the integration of distributor Schütz & Co. (GmbH & Co. KG) which it acquired in 2016, through a process of accrual (Anwachsung in German law). With effect from 1 October 2017, the business activities of Schütz & Co. will now be fully integrated into the pharmaceuticals and personal care market segments of Biesterfeld Spezialchemie, including for legal purposes. Its subsidiary…

With immediate effect, Biesterfeld Spezialchemie is distributing Zemea® USP-NF propanediol from DuPont Tate & Lyle Bio Products for the healthcare industry. The pharmaceutical quality of this plant-based product makes it suitable for use as an excipient in topical and oral medical products. The agreement applies to Germany, Austria, Switzerland, the Czech Republic, Slovakia, Hungary, Croatia, Bulgaria, Romania and Ukraine. …

With immediate effect, Biesterfeld Spezialchemie is taking on responsibility for the Europe-wide distribution of anti-corrosion additives for paints and varnishes from U.S. manufacturer CORTEC CORPORATION. This cooperation is an excellent addition to the distributor’s portfolio for this industry. The organic and inorganic corrosion inhibitors offered are suitable for both solvent-containing and water-based…

In June, Biesterfeld Spezialchemie held a technical training session on surfactant formulations in laundry and cleaning products. Employees from the back office, the sales and supply chain area and from other teams were invited. The consultant, Jochen Lohr, Sales Manager Cleaning at Biesterfeld, offered a comprehensive overview of the world of surfactants. Using practical examples, he described challenges in the …

With immediate effect, Biesterfeld Spezialchemie is to assume responsibility for the distribution of unsaturated polyester resins (UP resins) from Polish company LERG S.A. Through this cooperation, the distributor is expanding its range for the manufacturing of composite materials for the German market. Marketed under the trade name Estromal®, the UP resins are suited to a wide range of applications and provide an…

Biesterfeld Spezialchemie has assumed distribution rights for the Bio-gen Extracts portfolio in Europe in May, thereby expanding its product range for nutraceuticals and plant extracts for use in the healthcare and food supplement industries. The portfolio comprises various products for use in capsules, tablets, sugar-coated pills and sticks. Biesterfeld Spezialchemie will market the high-quality products and latest product…

Effective of May 2017, Yvonne Claus supports the personal care team as Sales Manager of Biesterfeld Spezialchemie in Germany and Switzerland. From her previous positions at international operating raw material manufacturers, she has acquired many years of experience in sales and marketing in the personal care industry. With her excellent expert knowledge of cosmetic ingredients and their application, Yvonne Claus strengthens…

Biesterfeld Spezialchemie is expanding its product portfolio of high-quality, medical skin adhesives for Europe with Dow Corning® MG 7-1010 Soft Skin Adhesive. The solvent-free, transparent silicone skin adhesive provides even greater skin adhesion compared to conventional silicone soft skin adhesives. The innovative adhesive has been specially developed for the precise and reliable adhesion of wearable electronic devices on…