en.Wedoany.com Reported - Omya Performance Polymer Distribution has signed a distribution agreement with SK Chemicals to be responsible for the sales and market development of SKYPEL thermoplastic polyester elastomer (TPE-E) in Europe starting next month. This agreement marks a significant expansion of the relationship between the two companies.

Under the agreement, Omya Performance Polymer Distribution will provide pan-European sales coverage, technical support, and application development services for customers in the automotive, electrical and electronics, wire and cable, consumer goods, and other industrial sectors.

SKYPEL TPE-E combines the flexibility of rubber with the performance characteristics of engineering plastics, offering high mechanical strength, thermal stability, and processing versatility. It is specifically designed for demanding applications requiring long-term durability and reliable performance.

This collaboration builds on Omya Performance Polymer Distribution's extensive expertise in thermoplastic elastomers, including Distrupol's long-established market presence and reputation in Northern Europe. Leveraging its established European sales network, technical capabilities, and logistics infrastructure, Omya aims to accelerate the adoption of the SKYPEL product portfolio and drive growth in the region.

Carsten Harms, CEO of Omya Performance Polymer Distribution, stated: "Building on our collaboration with SK Chemicals in North America, this expansion into Europe is an important step in strengthening our high-performance elastomer product offering. SKYPEL TPE-E is a key addition and critical capability to our now largely complete global TPE portfolio, enabling us to better support our customers with a broader and more integrated regional product range."

SK Chemicals regards Europe as a key growth market for its advanced materials portfolio, positioning SKYPEL to meet the region's stringent technical and quality standards. Steve Kim, Executive Vice President and Head of Green Materials at SK Chemicals, added: "We are very pleased to partner with Omya Performance Polymer Distribution to extend the market coverage of SKYPEL TPE-E to Europe. Europe is a highly advanced market with strict technical standards and quality requirements, and SKYPEL will demonstrate its competitiveness through its superior durability and design flexibility. SK Chemicals will continue to expand SKYPEL's global production capacity and, together with Omya, accelerate business growth in Europe by ensuring reliable supply and strong technical support."

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