Global chemical company Huntsman, one of the leading providers of thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU) elastomers, has expanded its distribution relationship with WOBATEK Kunststoffvertriebs GmbH, a specialist provider of engineering plastics for industrial applications in Central and Eastern Europe.
Under the terms of a new agreement, WOBATEK will now distribute Huntsman’s AVALON®, IROGRAN® and IROSTIC® TPU products in Austria and Poland, as well as Southern Germany, Czech Republic and Switzerland.
The new working arrangement underscores WOBATEK’s expertise in delivering innovative engineering thermoplastics for injection molding and niche technical applications. Founded in 2000, and headquartered in Sinzheim, near Baden-Baden, WOBATEK is a family-run business with strong regional connections and an established customer base across the continent.
Commenting, Michael Kolm, Sales Portfolio Manager, Specialty Elastomers – EAIME at Huntsman, said: “We’ve worked with the team at WOBATEK since 2009. Over that time, they’ve helped us build an incredibly strong customer base across Southern Germany, Czech Republic and Switzerland. We are excited to work with them in Poland and Austria – giving a broader range of companies, across these dynamic markets, access to our innovative portfolio of TPU technologies.”
Thomas Wolting, Managing Director at WOBATEK, said: “Extending our distribution network for Huntsman marks an important step forward for our business. Huntsman’s TPU products provide a benchmark in polymer engineering across a range of applications. They combine durability, flexibility, and sustainability, so customers can design lighter, stronger, and more efficient products. Broadening our collaboration with Huntsman reflects our ongoing commitment to innovation, customer success, and we look forward to now serving even more customers with advanced polyurethane solutions, that meet the highest standards of performance and reliability.”
Huntsman offers a wide range of TPU products for speciality elastomer and footwear applications. The company supplies products direct to customers and operates a broad distributor network – working with specialist providers in core geographic territories and market sectors where appropriate.
Huntsman’s AVALON® TPU products are engineered to deliver outstanding abrasion resistance, flexibility, and durability across demanding footwear and industrial applications.
IROGRAN® TPU is a versatile family of elastomers manufactured for injection molding, extrusion, hot‑melt, and adhesive film applications. Delivering durability, flexibility, and resistance to wear and weathering, these systems are typically used in technical parts, films, footwear, apparel, and automotive applications.
IROSTIC® TPU is a line of adhesive-grade TPUs, optimized for both solvent-based and hot-melt applications. They are relied upon in footwear, textiles, and automotive bonding thanks to their strong adhesion, versatility and consistent performance.”
WOBATEK has regional sales offices in different areas and several warehouse locations. For more information about WOBATEK go to: www.wobatek.de. For more information about Huntsman’s TPU products, go to: www.huntsman.com
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