Biesterfeld to Distribute Laurel’s Additives in Europe

Germany’s Biesterfeld Spezialchemie has taken over the Europe-wide distribution of fluoropolymer additives for US manufacturer Laurel Products.

The agreement includes the countries of Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Belgium, the Netherlands, France, Spain, Portugal, Italy, Turkey, Poland, the Czech Republic, Slovakia and Hungary.

Elverson, Pennsylvania-based Laurel Products specializes in producing micronized fluoropolymer additives based on polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE), fluorinated ethylene propylene (FEP) and perfluoroalkoxy polymers. The additives are offered both in powder form as well as in various carrier fluids.

Laurel markets its standard fluoropolymers under the Ultraflon trademark, with modified variants sold as Marzon and the mica-fluorinated additive under the name Thor.

Martin Liebenau, marketing manager at Biesterfeld Spezialchemie, said the cooperation with Laurel Products is an ideal opportunity to expand its offering, adding that initial inquiries had already indicated great interest from customers.