Univar expands in the Baltics with Distribution Agreement and new office
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- 16 August 2010
New deal with Celanese Emulsion Polymers marks significant geographical move for the global chemicals player
Brussels, Belgium – 16th August 2010 – Univar, a leading global chemical distributor, announced today that it has signed a distribution deal with Celanese Emulsion Polymers, a global leader in emulsion technology and application development. The agreement establishes Univar’s position in the Baltic region following the recent opening of its office in Lithuania.
Under this new agreement, Univar will distribute Celanese Emulsion products to the coatings, adhesives, nonwovens, glass fibers, textiles, paper and construction industries. Celanese offers one of the broadest and most comprehensive portfolios of waterborne emulsions in the world and is a leading producer of vinyl-based emulsions globally.
Also announced today is the appointment of Sales Manager, Gintaras Sabonis, who will manage Univar’s Baltic business out of the new Lithuanian office. He will be responsible for developing Univar’s business in Lithuania, Latvia and Estonia, covering a wide range of industries including pharmaceutical, personal care, coatings, construction, food, energy and refinery.
“The Baltic region is very exciting with a lot of great opportunities for Univar. Our agreement with Celanese is in response to increasing demand for innovative and sustainable technologies, and Celanese will be a valued partner in our efforts to continuously deliver cutting-edge products to our extensive customer base across the region,” explains Ola Tengroth, Regional Director for Nordics and Baltic Region. “Gintaras’ solid background in the Baltic and pan-European chemicals industries makes him the right person to lead our business in the Baltics, and with him at the helm we will be equipped with the talent, network and expertise to achieve our goals in this budding region.”
“With the appointment of Univar, we found a partner with deep knowledge of and expertise in this region,” says Michael Sauer, Regional Sales Manager Eastern Europe, Celanese Emulsions. “In addition, Celanese has a strong focus on innovation and sustainability and it is important that our partners share this commitment.”
Univar’s strong sales and marketing teams complement chemical producers and create value for customers. The company provides technical expertise in application development, excellence in logistics support, and outstanding customer service to help its partners grow their business.
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About Univar
Univar is one of the world’s leading distributors of industrial and specialty chemicals. Univar represents over 2,500 chemical producers and provides its customer base, made up of 80,000 customers, with a full portfolio of products. Univar operates a network of 179 distribution facilities throughout North America, Europe, and China. In 2009, Univar reported sales of $7.2 billion. For more information, visit: www.univarcorp.com.
Operating from 56 distribution centres in 25 countries across Europe, the Middle East, and Africa, Univar’s 2,200 local employees serve more than 28,900 customers in a diverse range of industries including coatings, food, personal care, pharmaceuticals, and other major sectors. To learn more about Univar Europe, please visit: www.univareurope.com.
About the Emulsion Polymers Business of Celanese
The Emulsion Polymers business of Celanese is a global leader in developing products and application technology to improve performance, create value and drive innovation in a broad range of industrial and consumer end-use applications including adhesives, coatings, engineered fabrics, glass fibers, paper, textiles and more. The business has manufacturing facilities worldwide and is supported by expert technical service regionally. More information about the Emulsions Polymers business of Celanese is available at www.celanese-emulsions.com.
For further information please contact:
Catherine Lennon
Communications Director, Europe, Middle East & Africa
Univar Europe
T +32 (0) 2 525 05 63
F +32 (0) 2 520 17 51
M +32 (0) 478 251 588
catherine.lennon@univareurope.com
Julian Rea
Account Manager, CitySavvy PR
T: + 44 (0) 207 395 1000
M: + 44 (0) 7825 66 3000
julian@citysavvy.com
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