DKSH has entered an exclusive distribution agreement with Scott Bader, a global manufacturer of adhesives, resins, gelcoats, and functional polymers, for India (incl. Sri Lanka and Bangladesh), Cambodia, Indonesia, Malaysia, Myanmar, Nepal, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, and Vietnam.
Media release
Zurich, November 3, 2021 – DKSH's Business Unit Performance Materials has become a key distribution partner for Scott Bader in India and ASEAN. Under the agreement, DKSH will provide marketing, sales, distribution, and logistics for Scott Bader's range of inverse-emulsion thixotropic agents used in coatings, inks, and adhesives applications, which are part of its Texipol® rheology modifiers product range.
DKSH was chosen for its specialized and experienced marketing and sales force, extensive knowledge of the market segments in the regions, and its technical capabilities based on a global network of 48 innovation centers.
Ramon J. Viñas, Vice President, Global Specialty Chemicals Industry, Performance Materials, DKSH, commented: “We are delighted that Scott Bader has entrusted us with its unique inverse-emulsion portfolio. The products are complementary to our existing offering and will be immediately introduced to our large customer base across the two regions. We look forward to growing together with Scott Bader and to a successful partnership in Asia.”
For further information, please contact:
DKSH Performance Materials
Daniel Hollister
Senior Manager, Group Marketing
Phone +44 20 8879 5500
daniel.hollister@dksh.com
Scott Bader
Mark Stanion
Sales Director Specialty Polymers
enquiries@scottbader.com
About Scott Bader
Scott Bader is an established £200 million global chemical company employing 700 people across 7 manufacturing sites and 17 offices. Using our combined global resource and expertise we continue to be a leader in the manufacturing of products for the Composites, Advanced Composites, Adhesives and Functional Polymer markets, offering a full range of technologies and manufacturing capabilities for many market sectors. We remain committed to providing quality and innovation through an ongoing investment in R&D ensuring new and existing products meet our customers’ specific needs. www.scottbader.com/
About DKSH
DKSH’s purpose is to enrich people’s lives. For more than 150 years, we have been delivering growth for companies in Asia and beyond across our Business Units Healthcare, Consumer Goods, Performance Materials, and Technology. As a leading Market Expansion Services provider, we offer sourcing, market insights, marketing and sales, eCommerce, distribution and logistics as well as after-sales services. Listed on the SIX Swiss Exchange, DKSH operates in 36 markets with 32,450 specialists, generating net sales of CHF 10.7 billion in 2020. The DKSH Business Unit Performance Materials distributes specialty chemicals and ingredients for food, pharmaceutical, personal care and various industrial applications. With 48 innovation centers and regulatory support worldwide, we create cutting-edge formulations that comply with local regulations. With around 1,260 specialists, the Business Unit generated net sales of CHF 1.1 billion in 2020. www.dksh.com/pm