OMNOVA Solutions Inc., a global manufacturer of specialty emulsion polymers, has announced an extended distribution agreement with KRAHN CHEMIE.

Effective July 1st, KRAHN CHEMIE has become the official distributor for OMNOVA Solutions coating resins in Benelux.  This agreement expands the existing relationship between OMNOVA and KRAHN in Germany and Austria.

PLIOLITE, PLIOWAY PLIOTEC and Hydro PLIOLITE®resins made by OMNOVA improve coatings performance in applications such as exterior masonry, waterproofing, stain blocking, and anticorrosion, as well as intumescence (passive fire protection).

“While OMNOVA continuously expands its portfolio of waterborne specialty resins – the latest being PLIOTEC HDT 16 resin for the formulation of Direct-To-Metal and multi-surface coatings – we strive to improve our sales coverage,” said Jean-Marie Schmuck, Marketing Manager, Coating Resins, EMEAI. “OMNOVA is very pleased to be extending our partnership with KRAHN in Benelux, with paint manufacturers being sure to benefit from KRAHN’s commitment, expertise, and focus on customer service.”

“This is an exciting complementary addition to our product portfolio at KRAHN Benelux,” said Cristian Groenewegen, Managing Director of KRAHN CHEMIE Benelux. “OMNOVA has been a strong and valued partner of KRAHN for many years. Their products are future-oriented and very high quality. We look forward to presenting OMNOVA products to our customers in Benelux and to initiating and supporting business development by our highly dedicated technical sales team.”