United States. Vinavil Americas, producer of polymers for the industry, announces its immediate expansion into the western United States with the appointment of Nagase Specialty Materials NA as distributor for that market.
As a result, customers in Western states can more easily access Vinavil's customized technologies, including adhesives, PVAc, vinyl acetate/vinyl versatate, VeoVa, styrene/acrylic, and acrylic polymers. NSM will continue to represent Vinavil in the Southwest, Midwest and Southeastern United States.
Vinavil emphasizes that it has a proven track record in the research and development of polymers for use in the chemical industry. Vinavil's core strategy encompasses the continuous improvement of existing products and the development of new polymers for coatings, adhesives, textiles, construction and other special applications.
Nagase Specialty Materials supplies and manufactures specialty chemicals for these same markets in North America, with a focus on delivering differentiated value-added capabilities to customers through technical competence and a well-experienced sales team.
"They have the right chemistry," said Hemant Shah, chief commercial officer of Vinavil Americas.
"We have a strong relationship with Nagase in other regional markets and know the value they bring to us. Our corporate cultures are closely aligned and we look forward to helping our customers bring innovative, high-performance products to the West Coast market."
NSM Vice President of Functional Materials Al Bernhardt said, "The entire Nagase Specialty Materials team is excited to expand our strategic relationship with VINAVIL to the West Coast."
"We share important values such as prioritizing people's health and safety, a passionate work ethic, transparency and exploring a sustainable path forward. We can leverage our collective strengths as partners," he said.
"NSM's proven track record of sales success with Vinavil in other regions of the U.S., combined with the exceptional Vinavil product line, is a formula for success that will be valued by customers throughout the Western region," added Bernhardt.
Vinavil Americas is committed to continuously serving and supporting customers to bring new and successful European technologies, including adhesives and nanoparticle-based products for wood cladding, concrete cladding and DTM – industrial cladding.
According to the company, VeoVa copolymer emulsion for architectural interior/exterior and masonry paints offers alkalis, moisture and water resistant properties.
