DKSH has been appointed as distribution partner for ddchem, the leading Italy-based producer of hardeners for epoxy systems and hot melt polyamides. DKSH will provide ddchem's products in the USA.
Media release
New Jersey, February 2, 2020 – DKSH's Business Unit Performance Materials has become a key distribution partner for ddchem in the USA. DKSH will provide marketing and sales, inventory, business development as well as distribution and logistics for ddchem.
The range of ddchem's product portfolio includes hardeners and curing agents for epoxy systems and non-reactive polyamide resins for printing inks and adhesives. The products can be used in a wide range of applications, including protective coatings, inks, adhesives and construction (flooring). They are particularly appealing to companies producing solutions for epoxy resins, flexo inks and hot melt adhesives.
DKSH first partnered with ddchem in China, the Philippines and Thailand in 2017. Building on a successful foundation, ddchem chose DKSH as its exclusive distribution partner in Spain, Portugal and APAC in April, 2020 and, again, in 2021 for the Nordics and Baltics region. DKSH supports ddchem's expansion to the USA through its specialized and experienced marketing and sales force, extensive knowledge of the market segments in the region and through technical capabilities based on its global network of innovation centers.
Dino Sprea, Owner, ddchem, commented: “We are very proud to have signed this agreement with such an important multinational distribution company in the global market. We have already been collaborating with DKSH for some years and are convinced that they are the right partner to bring our Italian excellence to the world.”
Ramon J. Viñas, Vice President Global Specialty Chemicals Industry, DKSH, added: “We are delighted to further strengthen our partnership with ddchem and expand their footprint to the USA. The high-quality specialty chemicals of ddchem complement our existing portfolio of epoxy systems for coatings and construction and provide unique chemistry for inks and adhesives applications for our large manufacturing customer base. We look forward to continuing our successful partnership with ddchem.”
For further information, please contact:
DKSH Performance Materials
Daniel Hollister
Senior Manager, Group Marketing
Phone +44 20 8879 5500
daniel.hollister@dksh.com
ddchem
Andrea Guidetti
Sales Manager
Phone +39 335 1394721
andrea.guidetti@ddchem.it
About ddchem
ddchem is the Italian pioneer in the production of hardeners, epoxy systems and hotmelts. Part of a solid group of companies with around 100 employees and 60 million annual turnover, it is now profitably active in 37 countries in the international market. Since 2003 it has been offering its innovative and reliable solutions, with constant growth in the products offered and satisfied customers. Thanks to its cutting-edge research and development laboratory, ddchem is able to respond year after year to the needs of the global market with new and high quality solutions. Learn more: www.ddchem.it
About DKSH
DKSH is the leading Market Expansion Services provider with a focus on Asia. The Group helps companies to grow across the Business Units Healthcare, Consumer Goods, Performance Materials and Technology. The service portfolio covers sourcing, market insights, marketing and sales, eCommerce, distribution and logistics as well as after-sales services. Publicly listed on the SIX Swiss Exchange, the Group operates in 36 markets with 33,350 specialists, generating net sales of CHF 11.6 billion in 2019. With its Swiss heritage, DKSH has been deeply rooted in Asia Pacific since 1865. The DKSH Business Unit Performance Materials distributes specialty chemicals and ingredients for food, pharmaceutical, personal care and various industrial applications. With 46 innovation centers and regulatory support worldwide, we create cutting-edge formulations that comply with local regulations. With around 1,100 specialists, the Business Unit generated net sales of CHF 1.0 billion in 2019.