Krahn Chemie to Distribute OMNOVA Solutions Specialty Resins in Benelux (English)

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.'

About OMNOVA Solutions

OMNOVA Solutions is a global innovator of performance-enhancing chemistries and surfaces used in products for a variety of commercial, industrial and residential applications. As a strategic business-to-business supplier, OMNOVA provides The Science in Better Brands, with emulsion polymers, specialty chemicals, and functional and decorative surfaces that deliver critical performance attributes to top brand-name, end-use products sold around the world. OMNOVA's sales for the fiscal year ended November 30, 2015, were $838 million (approximately €746 million). The Company has a global workforce of approximately 2,000. Visit OMNOVA Solutions on the internet at www.omnova.com.

About KRAHN CHEMIE

KRAHN CHEMIE, which has a history spanning over 100 years, is part of the Otto Krahn group of companies based in Hamburg, Germany. The core business of KRAHN CHEMIE is the distribution and marketing of chemical raw materials and specialty chemicals. As a distribution company, KRAHN CHEMIE represents a number of prestigious, globally operating raw material producers in Europe. KRAHN CHEMIE offers its more than 5,000 customers an extensive and high-quality product range, technical service, in-house laboratory capabilities as well as sophisticated logistics solutions. The headquarters of KRAHN CHEMIE GmbH is in Hamburg, Germany. The subsidiaries KRAHN CHEMIE Benelux in the Netherlands, Pietro Carini in Italy, as well as KRAHN CHEMIE Polska in Poland are also part of the group. In 2015, the KRAHN CHEMIE group achieved a turnover of about 200 million euros and currently employs a staff of 160. KRAHN CHEMIE supplies products to the following user industries: paints and coatings, construction chemicals, adhesives and sealants, technical ceramics, plastics, rubber and lubricants. Visit KRAHN CHEMIE on the internet at www.krahn.de.

PLIOLITE, PLIOWAY, PLIOTEC and Hydro PLIOLITE are registered trademarks of OMNOVA Solutions.

For further information:
Sarah Hajouri | Communications Specialist | OMNOVA Solutions, Inc. | +33 (0) 1 69 29 27 14 | sarah.hajouri@omnovasolutions.com
Jean-Marie Schmuck | Marketing Manager | OMNOVA Solutions, Inc. | +33 (0) 1 69 29 27 19 | jean-marie.schmuck@omnovasolutions.com
Ainsley Morrison | Product Manager | KRAHN CHEMIE Benelux BV | +31 75-6351788 | a.morrison@krahn.nl

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