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SONGWON appoints Azelis as exclusive distributor for Morocco, Algeria and Tunisia
Ulsan, Korea – February 2, 2017 – SONGWON Industrial Co., Ltd. (www.songwon.com) today announced that it has signed an agreement with Azelis Morocco for the distribution of SONGWON’s extensive range of products.Based in Casablanca, Azelis Morocco will be responsible for distributing SONGWON’s polymer stabilizers, tin intermediates, PVC stabilizers and polymers, and specialty chemicals products, effective 1st January 2016.
SONGWON sees the agreement as an important step to expanding both its presence and relationships with customers in Morocco, Algeria, Tunisia, by combining SONGWON’s long-standing reputation for providing high-performance solutions with Azelis’ experience and knowledge of the market.
“At SONGWON, we’re committed to continually enhancing high quality service and security of supply for our customers. Partnering with such an experienced leader as Azelis will make our comprehensive product portfolio more readily available to our customers in the Maghreb region”, says Peter Fleming, Regional Director, Middle East & Africa, SONGWON Industrial Group.
“We are delighted to expand our partnership with SONGWON in the Maghreb region. Their product offering brings reliable and innovative solutions which perfectly meet the local market needs”, adds Benoit Fritz, Regional Managing Director at Azelis France & Africa.
About SONGWON Industrial Co., Ltd.
SONGWON, which was founded in 1965 and is headquartered in Ulsan, South Korea, is a leader in the development, production and supply of specialty chemicals. The second largest manufacturer of polymer stabilizers worldwide, SONGWON operates group companies all over the world, offering the combined benefits of a global framework and readily accessible local organizations. Dedicated experts work closely together with customers to develop tailor-made solutions that meet individual requirements.
For further information, please go to: www.songwon.com.
About Azelis
Azelis is the leading global specialty chemicals distributor providing a diverse range of innovative products and services. Dedicated teams serve customers in the following industries: Personal Care, Pharma, Food & Health, Animal Nutrition, Specialty Agri/Horti, Homecare & Industrial Cleaning, CASE (coatings, adhesives, sealants, elastomers) Chemicals, Lubricants & Metal Working Fluids and Rubber & Plastic Additives. Through sourcing and distribution channels in every major market around the world, Azelis with its corporate service centre in Antwerp, Belgium, offers chemical producers market penetration, in-depth local knowledge, value-added services and tailored multi-territory solutions. Azelis has a turnover of ca. €1.5 billion and employs around 1,500 knowledgeable people located in more than 45 facilities in over 35 countries across the EMEA, Asia Pacific and Americas regions.
For more information, please visit: www.azelis.com.
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