IMCD to Distribute Eastman Nonphthalate Plasticizers in Benelux and Germany 

ROTTERDAM, The Netherlands -- IMCD Group is delighted to announce the extension of the partnership with Eastman Chemical Company for their range of nonphthalate plasticizers to include Germany and Benelux. This includes Eastman Benzoflex, TXIB formulation additive, Eastman 168 (DEHT) and Eastman Triacetin ranges.

Barry Ferguson, IMCDs Marketing Manager for Plastics / PU / Rubber, comments on the deal: "This further strengthens the existing partnership between Eastman and IMCD. Eastman is a market leader for non-phthalate plasticizers and with their increased production capacities of Eastman 168  non phthalate plasticizer in 2011, we are confident that the growth opportunities will only continue in future."

This extended cooperation will allow IMCD to further benefit from having access to a broad portfolio containing PVC, plastics, polyurethanes, adhesives, sealant and other miscellaneous applications of phthalate-free plasticizers and partnership with the worlds largest, innovative, non-phthalate plasticizer manufacturer. In addition to that, IMCD offers Eastman world class logistical excellence, a strong technical team, complimentary product lines, strategy alignment and central coordination.

Lorna Williams, Eastmans Business Development Manager - Plasticizers, Adhesives & Sealants - EMEA, added: "Our goal is to deliver the best service to our customers and IMCD is the perfect partner for that."

Eastmans range of non-phthalate plasticizers are covered by IMCD in: Baltic States, Belgium, Denmark, Finland, Germany, Ireland, Luxemburg, Netherlands, Poland Portugal Russia, Spain, Sweden and the UK.