Effective Dec 1, 2015 Ribelin Sales and PT Hutchins (both divisions of KODA Distribution Group) will partner with Ranbar and become its exclusive sales distributor throughout the South West and West territories, offering their extensive line of alkyd resins including long oil, med oil, short oil, polyester, water-reducible, acrylic modified, phenolic/rosin modified, VT/styrene modified, and silicone modified. These technologies cater to a variety of applications in paints and specialty coatings.

Ranbar brings best-in-class alkyd resin manufacturing capability as it has positioned itself since it started in 1984 to be the most reactive, innovative and dependable coating/resin manufacturer in North America. Most , if not all of Ranbar’s products were developed in response to customer’s need.  “Ranbar’s excellent product line and focus on innovation and customer support compliment our technical selling capabilities at Ribelin and PT Hutchins make for a great partnership.  “This is a perfect fit,” said Dan Gruber, President of KODA CASE.  “The complimentary technology and expertise between Ribelin, PT Hutchins and Ranbar offers mutual benefits in creating new opportunities for growth.”

“Ribelin and PT Hutchins both have a solid infrastructure to support our company’s goals of expanding our distribution business,” said Randy Russell, President and CEO of Ranbar. “Ribelin and PT Hutchins were the strongest fit for our criteria. Their industry reputation and experience with our target market give us confidence in Ribelin’s and PT Hutchins’  ability to help us expand our presence in the SouthWest and in the West.”