Distrupol announced as sole distributor for Polimeri Europa synthetic rubbers in UK

Distrupol, a member company of Univar and a leading European polymer distributor, technical service and solutions provider, has announced an agreement with Polimeri Europa UK to be the sole distributor of the company’s synthetic elastomers throughout the UK.

The Polimeri Europa products are the latest in a series of recent distribution ‘wins’ by Distrupol, adding further breadth to its already extensive supply portfolio. In line with Distrupol’s growth strategy and its one-stop-shop objective, the latest additions include the commodity range of SBR, Carbon Black masterbatch and polybutadiene, the thermoplastic rubber range based on SBS and SIS, as well as the speciality elastomers range comprising Dutral^® ethylene propylene co- and terpolymer, Butaclor^® polychloroprene, Europrene^® N NBR and NBR-PVC.

According to Tony Dore, Commercial Manager Polimeri Europa UK, based at the company’s plant in Hythe: “Our past relationship with Distrupol has always been positive and productive. That has led us to partner with them in distributing and supporting our synthetic rubbers. The company has a comprehensive and well-established delivery network and a reputation for outstanding customer support in respect of technical service. These qualifications are vital to creating customer confidence and to aiding our market growth.”

Absorbing EniChem’s main businesses at the beginning of the year, Polimeri Europa S.p.a. is one of the world’s major producers of elastomers with dedicated plants in Italy, France, the UK and USA. These materials are utilised in a broad range of applications including tyres, footwear, adhesives, construction components, pipes, electrical cables, automotive components and gaskets, electrical appliances, carpet backing, paper finishes, as well as modifiers for plastics and as additives for lubricants.