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December 4, 2020
Chemie-Plast to Distribute Huntsman TPU in Europe
CHEMIE-PLAST TO SELL HUNTSMAN’S TPU MATERIALS TO 3D PRINTING FILAMENT MAKERS IN EUROPE
Everberg, BELGIUM – Huntsman Polyurethanes has extended its cooperation with Chemie-Plast, one of its long-standing distribution partners in Europe. As part of a new agreement, Chemie-Plast will sell Huntsman’s IROGRAN®thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU) pellets to filament makers in Europe that want to create high quality spools of TPU materials for 3D printing and additive manufacturing projects.
Chemie-Plast will be selling various grades of soft, flexible IROGRAN® TPU to filament makers. Main and already validated products include:
- IROGRAN® A 78 E 4723 – a polyester-based material with a shore hardness of A78, for filaments that are quick and easy to print – despite their softness
- IROGRAN® A 85 P 4441 – a hydrolysis resistant polyether-based material with a matte finish and a shore hardness of A85
- IROGRAN® A 92 E 4694 – a polyester-based material with a shore hardness of A92 that can be used to make filaments that are very fast to print.
Michael Kolm, Sales Excellence Manager TPU EAIME at Huntsman Polyurethanes, said: “We know from our work in the additive manufacturing sector, that there are some filament makers that want to add a TPU solution into their product portfolio. Many lack a soft TPU or indeed any kind of TPU in their offer. Our deal with Chemie-Plast enables filament makers in Europe to produce their own spools using our IROGRAN® TPU pellets, and white label them as their own. Our IROGRAN® TPU pellets make it possible for filament makers to create soft spools that are functional and durable as well as economical and easy to print.”
Kirsten Müller-Mohme, Managing Director at Chemie-Plast, said: “This is an exciting step forward in our relationship with Huntsman, which began back in 1982. We look forward to working with the team at Huntsman to increase the use of its TPU materials across the additive manufacturing market in Europe.”
Huntsman entered the 3D printing market in 2019 with the launch of its IROPRINT® additive manufacturing materials – a range of filament, resin and powder products for fused filament fabrication (FFF), stereolithography (SLA) and high speed sintering printing techniques. The IROPRINT® additive manufacturing range is based on materials adapted from Huntsman’s long-established IROGRAN® TPU product portfolio.
For more information, please contact: claudia.kreibe@chemie-plast.de
December 4, 2020
Stepan Announces New President
Stepan: Behrens new President and Chief Operating Officer
Effective as of 1 January 2021, Scott Behrens will become President and Chief Operating Officer of Stepan Company. During his more than 25-year career with the company, Behrens has held a series of leadership positions across multiple parts of the business.
Under his leadership as Vice President and General Manager Surfactants, the Surfactant business has diversified its market presence, delivered innovative sustainable technologies, and completed multiple acquisitions, which have contributed to record results. Behrens has been a member of the American Cleaning Institute Board of Directors for the last four years and currently serves as the Vice Chair. He earned his Bachelor of Science degree in Chemistry from Illinois State University and his MBA from Northwestern University’s Kellogg School of Management.
Stepan is a manufacturer of speciality and intermediate chemicals used in a broad range of industries. The company is also a supplier of polyurethane polyols used in the thermal insulation market, and CASE (Coatings, Adhesives, Sealants, and Elastomers) industries. Headquartered in Northfield, Illinois, Stepan utilises a network of modern production facilities located in North and South America, Europe and Asia.
December 4, 2020
Stepan Announces New President
Stepan: Behrens new President and Chief Operating Officer
Effective as of 1 January 2021, Scott Behrens will become President and Chief Operating Officer of Stepan Company. During his more than 25-year career with the company, Behrens has held a series of leadership positions across multiple parts of the business.
Under his leadership as Vice President and General Manager Surfactants, the Surfactant business has diversified its market presence, delivered innovative sustainable technologies, and completed multiple acquisitions, which have contributed to record results. Behrens has been a member of the American Cleaning Institute Board of Directors for the last four years and currently serves as the Vice Chair. He earned his Bachelor of Science degree in Chemistry from Illinois State University and his MBA from Northwestern University’s Kellogg School of Management.
Stepan is a manufacturer of speciality and intermediate chemicals used in a broad range of industries. The company is also a supplier of polyurethane polyols used in the thermal insulation market, and CASE (Coatings, Adhesives, Sealants, and Elastomers) industries. Headquartered in Northfield, Illinois, Stepan utilises a network of modern production facilities located in North and South America, Europe and Asia.
December 3, 2020
Stepan Announces Increase
December 1, 2020
Dear Customer:
Effective January 1, 2021, or as contracts allow, Stepan will increase the price for STEPANPOL® Rigid Polyester Polyols used in the Americas by $0.04 per pound. This increase is necessary due to rising raw material costs.
We appreciate your support and value your continued business. Your Stepan sales representative will be in contact with you to address any questions or concerns.
December 3, 2020
Stepan Announces Increase
December 1, 2020
Dear Customer:
Effective January 1, 2021, or as contracts allow, Stepan will increase the price for STEPANPOL® Rigid Polyester Polyols used in the Americas by $0.04 per pound. This increase is necessary due to rising raw material costs.
We appreciate your support and value your continued business. Your Stepan sales representative will be in contact with you to address any questions or concerns.
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