BASF Contracts Canadian Distributor for Urethane-based Coatings, Adhesives, Sealants, and Elastomer (CASE) Products
WYANDOTTE, MI, April 24, 2009 - BASF, a market leader in polyurethanes, has signed Northspec Chemicals Corporation as its Canadian distribution sales representative for CASE products. BASF's CASE product line consists of a wide selection of Lupranate® MDI, TDI isocyanates and Pluracol® polyether polyols used to produce coatings, adhesives, sealants and elastomers.
Supported by a world-scale plant in Geismar, Louisiana, BASF is a major supplier of CASE products in the North America region.
"Northspec understands urethane CASE products and applications," said Kevin Kilkenny, Marketing Manager CASE Products, BASF Corporation. "With their experience in the industry, we are confident they will help us grow our share in the Canadian market and provide access to new customers and industries."
"The addition of Lupranate isocyanates and Pluracol polyol products to our offering is consistent with our strategy to source high-quality products from world-class suppliers, providing superior service, and supply reliability," said John MacLean, Northspec Principal. "These are recognized brands, supported by responsive technical support and extensive formulation experience. Our focus will be helping customers achieve success."
BASF's isocyanates and polyether polyols for CASE applications are produced at two principal facilities in the United States: Geismar, Louisiana and Livonia, Michigan. These products can be formulated to create a variety of coatings, adhesive, sealant and elastomer products. Learn more about the Lupranate® and Pluracol® polyols and view product lists, tech data sheets and MSDS information at the BASF Urethanes Web site: www.basf.com/polyurethanes.
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For more information contact:
Bill Donnelly
BASF Corporation
Tel: (734) 324-6303
E-mail: william.donnelly@basf.com
