February 2007
Polartech strengthens Ketjenlube relationship
Polartech, the global supplier of metalworking fluid technology and expertise to the lubricant industry, is pleased to announce an extension of their relationship with Italmatch Chemicals (Formerly Akzo Nobel), the specialty chemical supplier, for the distribution of the Ketjenlube polymer esters.
In addition to distribution in North America, Polartech will now officially represent Ketjenlube in Asia and a number of Eastern European countries.
In 2003 Polartech became the distributor of the Ketjenlube brand of products (for use as lubricity additives in metalworking fluids) to lubricant companies in North America. After the success of this partnership both companies looked to expand this relationship to other regional markets.
Robert Stubbs, Polartech Group Technical Director, explains;
“Polartech has had a lot of success, and gained much experience, in using these products in water based lubrication systems. This coupled with our distribution networks in North America and Asia puts Polartech in an ideal position to recommend and distribute the Ketjenlube brand on behalf of Italmatch Chemicals.”
Marketing Manager of Ketjenlubes globally, Luca Santini emphasized the strengths of the partnership;
“This has been an ideal situation for both parties. Polartech’s knowledge of the Metalworking fluid market, coupled with their confidence in the use of these products within this area, will allow the Ketjenlube brand to reach these niche markets more effectively. In addition; our knowledge in the polymerization process to produce these polymeric esters will also give the possibility, if needed, to develop tailor-made products to meet market requirements.”
