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LANXESS Selects Matexion as Distributor of Butadiene Rubber
Monday 21. March 2011 - LANXESS Corporation announced today that it has named Matexion a distributor for the companys performance butadiene rubber (BR) products effective April 1, 2011.
Butadiene rubber, with key properties including resistance to aging, excellent abrasion resistance and high resilience, is used in a variety of applications for everyday use, including tires, golf balls, high impact polystyrene (HIPS) and conveyer belts.
According to the distribution agreement, Matexion will be responsible for the management of all less-than-truckload sales of LANXESS BR products in Canada. The agreement will expand the already extensive portfolio of polymers Matexion supplies to the rubber industries. Specific terms of the agreement were not disclosed.
“Matexion will be a valued addition to our current distributor portfolio. We look forward to working with them to provide the best customer service to our Canadian clients,” said Tim Rae, Vice President of PBR Marketing for the Americas Region.