en.Wedoany.com Reported - SK Chemicals announced on June 8, 2026, that it has signed a sales and distribution agreement with Omya Performance Polymer Distribution (hereinafter referred to as "Omya") for its thermoplastic polyester elastomer (TPEE) product, SKYPEL, in the European market.
Omya, headquartered in the Canton of Aargau, Switzerland, has distribution experience in engineering plastics, thermoplastic elastomers (TPE), and rubber. Under the agreement, Omya will serve as the official distributor of SK Chemicals' SKYPEL products in Europe, responsible for customer sales, technical support, and logistics. Leveraging Omya's established stable supply system, SK Chemicals will advance marketing efforts in the European market, develop applications tailored to EU customer needs, and expand its target industries and customer base.
SKYPEL is a polyester-based elastomer that combines the flexibility of rubber with the strength and durability of engineering plastics. The product offers excellent elastic recovery and long-term durability, primarily used in industrial applications such as automotive components, industrial hoses, submarine cables, and breathable films.
In the automotive industry, SKYPEL has demonstrated its competitiveness in applications with high safety and quality requirements, including powertrain components, intake hoses, and airbags.
Demand for industrial thermoplastic polyester elastomers (TPEE) in the European market continues to grow, driven mainly by automotive electrification and the expansion of the electrical and electronics industry.
Omya CEO Carsten Harms stated that the European market, influenced by accelerated automotive electrification and stricter carbon emission regulations, has strong demand for lightweight, high-performance materials. SKYPEL materials have been widely used in automotive components, with physical properties and quality validated by the market. Omya will drive rapid business expansion through active market promotion.
SK Chemicals plans to expand its SKYPEL business, previously concentrated in markets such as Germany and Italy in Southern Europe, to the entire European region, including the UK, Ireland, the Benelux countries, and Scandinavia, through Omya's sales network. The company aims to more than double its sales volume in the European market by 2028.
Kim Eung-soo, Head of SK Chemicals' Green Materials Business Division, stated that the agreement will expand customer connections through Omya's pan-European distribution network, enhancing the ability to respond quickly to customer needs and provide technical support. Based on the competitiveness of SKYPEL, SK Chemicals will meet the diverse technical demands of the European market and expand its share in the TPEE materials market.
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