Effective November 1st, 2015, DuPont Performance Polymers (DPP) has enhanced its distribution channel in a strategic partnership with Biesterfeld Plastic by extending its distribution agreement to Russia to complement its local direct sales force.This extended collaboration will continue to benefit existing and new customers with access to the industry-leading portfolio of advanced polymers and innovative solutions from DuPont, combined with the service and supply chain solutions offered by Biesterfeld Plastic.
Rudy van Engen, Sales Manager, Central and Eastern Europe, DuPont Performance Polymers explains: "We are delighted that we have been able to expand our collaboration with Biesterfeld Plastic, which will bring Russian customers the benefit of even greater access to our class leading products and services. This agreement underscores DuPont Performance Polymers continued commitment to the Russian market and we are confident that it will strengthen our position in this region."
DPP started its relationship with Biesterfeld Plastic in Germany in 1987. Since then, it has been extended to include BeNeLux, France, Poland, Italy, Spain, Austria, Eastern Europe, Portugal, Greece, Switzerland, Turkey, Algeria, Morocco, Tunisia, Ukraine, Brazil and now Russia.
Carsten Harms, managing director of Biesterfeld Plastic and board member of Biesterfeld AG adds: "The new agreement is a natural extension of the two companies' long-standing partnership over the last 28 years, and further cements our relationship while bringing our combined supply and technological capabilities to customers."
The new agreement includes DuPont Crastin PBT, DuPont Delrin acetal, DuPont Elvamide, DuPont Hytrel TPC-ET, DuPont Hytrel Renewably Sourced, DuPont Minlon PA, DuPont Rynite PET, DuPont Sorona EP, DuPont Zytel PA, DuPont Zytel PLUS, DuPont Zytel HTN, and DuPont Zytel Renewably Sourced.
