NAGASE signs polymer distribution deal

ITASCA -- NAGASE Specialty Materials said it has been selected to distribute customized technologies, including adhesives and acrylic polymers, made by VINAVIL Americas.

The deal marks NAGASE's expansion into the Western United States as distributor for that market. NAGASE will continue to represent VINAVIL in the Southwest, Midwest and Southeast United States.

NAGASE, whose North American headquarters are in Itasca, is a leading distributor and manufacturer of specialty chemicals, serving industries that impact everyday life -- ranging from coatings and plastics to pharmaceuticals and personal care.

Established in Italy in the 1920s, VINAVIL SpA is globally headquartered in Milan, Italy, and is one of the world's top manufacturers of polymers. Founded in 1994, the North American subsidiary, VINAVIL Americas, has production sites in West Chicago and Montreal.

"The entire NAGASE Specialty Materials team is excited to expand our strategic relationship with VINAVIL to the West Coast," said Al Bernhardt, NSM's vice president, Functional Materials.