Hamburg, February 20, 2025 – Biesterfeld, one of the international leading distribution and service companies in the field of plastics, rubber and specialty chemicals, starts a new collaboration with ExxonMobil, one of the largest integrated fuels, lubricants and chemical companies in the world in the field of high-quality composites. With immediate effect the distributor will be responsible for marketing ProxximaTM resin systems in Norway, Iceland, Finland, Sweden, and Denmark. This collaboration underscores Biesterfeld's commitment to providing its customers with the best products and technical services for a more sustainable future in composite manufacturing.
A highly optimized product outperforming today’s solution
ProxximaTM polyolefin thermoset resin systems provide a high-performance alternative to traditional choices, such as epoxy, vinyl ester and polyester. Designed to adapt to conventional processing methods, Proxxima ™ resin systems deliver a step change in production economics by leveraging Nobel Prize-winning catalyst technology. The resulting solutions challenge traditional trade-offs, delivering lighter weight materials with a superior balance of strength and toughness.
In addition, Proxxima™ resin systems have durable parts that last longer on average than many traditional thermoset resins and are made with less than half the GHG emissions than many traditional thermoset resins on a cradle-to-gate basis.*
Pursuing a more sustainable future
Stig Eines, Head of Sales at Biesterfeld Norge says: “We are very excited about this new relationship and consider it an excellent match with our ambitions to deliver more sustainable solutions, our expertise, network and existing product portfolio. The market for high-performance polymers and composites is experiencing significant growth, driven by the demand for advanced, sustainable manufacturing solutions. By partnering with ExxonMobil, we are combining our resources to meet and support our customers with access to and know-how about innovative technology that will support them in reaching higher quality and sustainability targets.”
Dr. Johannes Martin, Market Manager Composites & Tooling at Biesterfeld adds: “There is a clear sustainability initiative behind the development of the Proxxima™ systems’ range which goes well with our own commitment to promoting a lighter, stronger and greener future in the composites industry.”
“We are excited to introduce Biesterfeld as our distributor for the Nordics. Their in-depth market know-how, extensive technical expertise and broad network extends our ability to reach new customers and meet their evolving needs” says Robert Luttu, Proxxima™ Resin Systems Business Development Manager.
About Biesterfeld SE
Biesterfeld SE is the strategic holding company of the Biesterfeld Group, one of the international leading distribution and service companies in the field of plastics, rubber and specialty chemicals. Founded in 1906 in Hamburg, Germany, today the group has more than 1100 employees across more than 50 locations in Europe, North and South America, Asia and Africa and generates an annual revenue of 1.38 billion EUR (FY 2023). The fully family-owned company focuses on specialized market know-how and application-based technical advice across numerous industries in the business units Standard Polymers, Engineered Polymers, Performance Polymers, Rubbers, HealthCare, Industrial and Consumer.
About Proxxima
For more information about Proxxima™ resin systems, the next generation of high-performance polyolefin thermosets, please visit https://proxxima.com.
*Comparative Carbon Footprint of Product - ExxonMobil’s Proxxima™ Resin System to Alternative Resin Systems, June 2023, prepared by Sphera Solutions, Inc. for ExxonMobil Technology and Engineering Company. The study was confirmed to be conducted according to and in compliance with ISO 14067:2018 (Greenhouse gases - Carbon footprint of products - Requirements and guidelines for quantification) by an independent third party critical review panel.
For additional information, please refer to the LCA study summary on www.proxxima.com
**The term “ExxonMobil” is used for convenience and may include any one or more of Exxon Mobil Corporation or any affiliate either directly or indirectly stewarded. Nothing contained herein is intended to override the corporate separateness of affiliated companies.
