SABIC has named DKSH as a key distribution partner, serving SABIC customers for specialty engineering thermoplastics in Greater China, South Korea, and Southeast Asia.
The company says this is part of its strategy to foster the additional growth of its Specialties business, and to provide outstanding service to its customers in Asia Pacific.
SABIC’s complete portfolio of specialty materials, including NORYL resins (polyphenylene ether-based materials), ULTEM resins (polyetherimide materials), LNP compounds and the full range of polycarbonate-based high-performance copolymers will be involved in the collaboration.
SABIC says DKSH holds a leading position within the distribution of specialty chemicals across Asia, including polymers. Their specialty and business development approach relies on a strong commitment to R&D through a network of nine specialty chemicals innovation centres in the region.
“We are delighted to welcome DKSH to our distribution network, as we seek to further expand our delivery of high-performance thermoplastic materials solutions, along with outstanding service, to our Specialties customers in Asia,” said Martin Tam, Director, Customer Fulfillment, APAC, Specialties, SABIC.
“This collaboration will support existing customers, and help grow our customer base in strategic industries in Asia Pacific, including the key markets of China, Indonesia, Korea, Thailand, Singapore and Malaysia.”
Ramon J. Viñas, Vice President, Global Specialty Chemicals Industry at DKSH, added: “We are excited to establish a partnership with SABIC’s Specialties business and promote their thermoplastics products. We look forward to innovating together with SABIC, so that we can meet customer demands throughout the region together.”
