GERMANTOWN, WI -- Ellsworth Adhesives announced that it has created and launched a new company, Ellsworth Adhesives Australia Pty Ltd (EAAU) in Melbourne, Australia. Ellsworth Adhesives is a global distributor and value-added provider specializing in the distribution of specialty chemicals and equipment. The company distributes a wide range of adhesives, sealants, lubricants, coatings, encapsulants, tapes, soldering products, surface preparations, specialty chemicals, maintenance and repair products and dispensing equipment.

Ellsworth Adhesives Australia Pty Ltd (EAAU) will provide technical support and customer service resources to our Australian and New Zealand customers. The EAAU office presents Ellsworth with the opportunity to continually grow our key global partners in the Trans-Tasman region.

In support of our business and growth initiatives, Kevin Tarrant has joined Ellsworth Adhesives as Sales Manager for Ellsworth Australia and New Zealand. Kevins 25 years of experience with coatings, adhesives and insulation materials provides Ellsworth with the knowledge and presence to focus efforts on building key accounts, developing sales and marketing initiatives.

According to Kelvin Wu, Managing Director - Ellsworth Adhesives Asia, "We are excited with the addition of Kevin to the EAAU office. His familiarity with the adhesives industry and market knowledge is extremely valuable to building our business in the region."

"Ellsworths expansion into Australia and New Zealand comes at an opportune time as Ellsworth continues to concentrate on international sales and business growth objectives," stated Mike McCourt, Global President of Ellsworth Adhesives-Specialty Chemical Distribution.

Source: Ellsworth Adhesives