Chemtura launches fomrez polyester polyols with ChemPoint.com
6-18-2009 3:14pm ET-close-up media
Chemtura Corp. has selected ChemPoint.com,an e-distributor of specialty and fine chemicals,as their exclusive channel partner for Fomrez polyester polyols,extending their current relationship into the polyeurethanes industry. ChemPoint will handle the marketing,sales,customer service and order fulfillment for targeted customer segments in the United States and Canada."We choseChemPointbecause ot theisr ability to enhance service levels to Fomrez customersand their ability to hold high amounts of inventory, which will benefit ourcustomers and enable us to improve our overall plant performance,"said Matthew Hellstern, general manager of Chemtura Urethanes."we areconfident that a more efficient, effective supply line combined with their team's sucessful track record of serving customers in our industry will provide many benefits for this important product and market segment.Fomrez polyester polyols are low molecular weight polypols prepared by polyesterification with excess diol.This allows hydroxyl groups to terminate the polymer molecules.Fomrez polyester polyols are used in the formation of polyeurethanes,particularly for high-strength polyurethane elastomers.They are also used for flexible ployurethane foams,semi-rigid foams and polyurethane coatings."We are pleased to expand our existing elationship with Chemtura into the polyurethane industry" said Jeff Trimble,Polymer Business Director."the extension of our partnership is a testament to the effectiveness of our unique business model and to Chemtura's comittment to providing their customers with a highly focused,strategically aligned and technically proficient marketing and customer service channel."
