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Lubricant manufacturer Metalube has appointed Indianapolis, USA-based Fusion
Chemical as its exclusive distributor in the USA. The alliance will proactively market the
Metalube range of lubricant products across the region.
The company exports 95 per cent of its products globally but until now has had little
presence in the USA mainly due to having no representation in the region. Fusion
Chemical, headed by Matt East and Karl Kuchta, is a specialised chemical company
providing metalworking fluids and speciality chemicals to the manufacturing industry
across America.
Commenting on the collaboration, Metalube commercial director Douglas Hunt
said: “There are huge opportunities for Metalube in the United States and we are
fortunate to have found a perfect match with this ambitious partnership. Matt and Karl
understand the quality and flexibility of our range of products and we look forward to
expanding our presence in this exciting and important market.”
Metalube Ltd – UK
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Resinex and Janssen PMP® are combining
forces to introduce new Sanafor®
antimicrobial masterbatches onto the
plastics market.
A unique combination of globally
registered brands, a full range of
services from application testing to
market introduction and co-branding
opportunities will help users differentiate
their products by imparting antimicrobial
properties.
Sanafor provides thermoplastics with
protection from microbes. Primary
applications are in healthcare, textiles and
footwear, home and leisure, and industrial
and automotive. The masterbatches
can be added during processing using
conventional systems.
Adding Sanafor not only provides
protection from many microorganisms
but, in tune with public concerns about
hygiene, also increases the value of the
resultant products. Consumers view
the Sanafor brand as an indicator of
cleanliness and well-being thanks to the
antimicrobial properties.
Resinex Germany GmbH – Germany
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A fusion for the future
▲ ▲ From left, Karl Kuchta and Matt East
Resinex to distribute Sanafor antimicrobial
masterbatches
Volvo added to Leoni
client list
Leoni now counts the Volvo Car
Corporation among its passenger car
customers. According to the first order
from the Swedish car manufacturer, Leoni
will supply wiring harnesses for future
Volvo Cars models.
Geely, Volvo Cars’ Chinese parent
company, has been a customer since
2014.
Leoni AG – Germany
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