WCA November 2014

Industry news

THE Tkt Group has announced a partnership agreement with PH Chem, a Busan, South Korea-based company, producing and distributing wire drawing lubricants. PH Chem will be the exclusive agent and distributor in Korea of Tecnovo lubricants, Koner dies and a wide range of Tkt auxiliary products for wire drawing. Tkt and PH Chem are also going to launch a new line of lubricants as Tecnolubre FM/913, sodium-based products which are 100 per cent free from borax and dust, boron derivatives and nitrites, drastically reducing problems in the working environment, cutting consumption and eliminating product waste. The companies will promote the Sintek FL/22 line of liquid compounds for wet drawing, made from natural products and renewable sources. PH Chem will promote the sales of Koner K.340 pressure dies, a product specially constructed and designed to greatly improve lubrication and drawing performance, reduce costs and improve quality with a substantial improvement in lubrication and a clear economic return. Tkt Group will collaborate with PH Chem to produce innovative calcium soaps in Korea. The target of both companies is to offer customers their range of quality products and services, alongside technical assistance. PH Chem Co Ltd – South Korea Website : www.phchem.net Tkt Group – Italy Website : www.tktgroup.it Partnership for South Korean market

New man at the helm ASK Chemicals has appointed Frank Coenen as its chief executive officer, succeeding Stefan Sommer in the role. Mr Coenen most recently served as chief executive officer of Tessenderlo Group, a global, Belgian-listed speciality chemicals group. Outgoing chief executive Stefan Sommer led many important

❍ New chief

accomplishments during his time in the role, from the creation of ASK Chemicals as an independent business in 2010 to its successful sale to Rhône. executive Frank Coenen

ASK Chemicals GmbH – Germany Website : www.ask-chemicals.com

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