DKSH partners with SABIC in key Asian markets

DKSH has signed a distribution agreement with SABIC, a global leader in diversified chemicals, to provide their complete portfolio of specialty chemicals in key markets throughout Asia.

Media release

Zurich, Switzerland, January 22, 2020 – DKSH Business Unit Performance Materials has become a key distribution partner for SABIC in Asia. Under the agreement, DKSH will provide sales and marketing as well as distribution and logistics for SABIC's innovative specialty materials in key markets including China, Indonesia, Korea, Thailand, Singapore and Malaysia.

SABIC's portfolio includes NORYL^TM resins (polyphenylene ether-based materials), ULTEM^TM resins (polyetherimide materials), LNP^TM compounds and the full range of polycarbonate-based high-performance copolymers.

SABIC has selected DKSH as its key distribution partner due to DKSH's leading position within the distribution of specialty chemicals across Asia, including polymers, and its strong commitment to research and development through its network of nine specialty chemicals innovation centers in the region.

Martin Tam, Director, Customer Fulfillment, APAC, Specialties, SABIC, added: “We are delighted to welcome DKSH to our distribution network, as we seek to further expand our delivery of high-performance thermoplastic materials solutions, along with outstanding service, to our Specialties customers in Asia. This collaboration will support existing customers and help grow our customer base in strategic industries in Asia Pacific, including the key markets of China, Korea, Thailand, Singapore and Malaysia.”

Ramon Viñas, Vice President, Global Specialty Chemicals Industry, DKSH, commented: “We are excited to establish a partnership with SABIC's specialties business and promote their thermoplastics products. We look forward to innovating together with SABIC, so that we can meet customer demands throughout the region together.”

For further information, please contact:

DKSH Performance Materials

Daniel Hollister

Manager, Group Communications

Phone +44 20 8879 5500

daniel.hollister@dksh.com

SABIC Media Contacts

Yvonne Yan

Phone +86 21 2037 8436

yvonne.yan@sabic.com