Michelman has extended its distribution agreement with Safic-Alcan, an international specialty chemicals distributor, to Central Europe, Poland and Turkey. Capitalising on the success that Safic-Alcan has had in France and UK, it will now manage Michelman’s distribution throughout its subsidiaries located in Poland, Czech Republic, Hungary, Serbia and Turkey.

“We are happy to have been selected by Michelman for distributing their products on these high potential markets because Michelman is a key player in the coatings and specialty chemicals industry,” said Philippe Combette, CEO of Safic-Alcan. “Michelman’s product portfolio will offer our customers a variety of performance properties as well as opportunities in formulating, designing and processing innovative and sustainable products.”

“Safic-Alcan is well known for its high quality of service and strong technical support and we are excited to extend our partnership to include the Central European market and Turkey. This initiative will enable us to enhance our presence in this region,” said Paul Griffith, chief marketing officer, VP & managing director EMEA, Michelman.

Michelman is an expert in the development of barrier and functional coatings, as well as digital printing-press primers and OPVs that are used in the production of consumer and industrial packaging, paper products, labels, and commercially printed materials. (PC)