Huntsman strengthens links with Cornelius

Cornelius Group, an independent European distributor of high quality, innovative raw materials to the industrial sector has strengthened its relationship with global chemicals manufacturer, Huntsman, after being chosen as its exclusive UK and Ireland distributor for their range of coloured pigments, dispersions and driers.

The appointment has seen Cornelius gain in excess of 100 new customers and enables the distributor to manage all distribution business for Huntsman Iron Oxide, Chrome Oxide Green, Colourplex, Solaplex, Cadmium Pigments, Tintersol, Timbasol, Durham and Nuodex Driers, and Exkin anti-skinning agents.

The products are used in a variety of industrial applications including coatings, plastics, adhesives and sealants.

Huntsman has restructured its routes to market following the acquisition of the colour pigments and driers business from Rockwood in 2014. Part of this restructuring has been the decision to work closer with Cornelius in the UK and Eire markets.

Mike Goodhew, Cornelius Business Manager, said: "The appointment by Huntsman has allowed us to broaden and enhance our customer base significantly and we are extremely proud to be able to expand the portfolio of products we offer to customers across the UK and in Ireland.

"Huntsman is a well-renowned, world leading manufacturer of chemicals and this appointment puts Cornelius in a great position to strengthen relationships with both existing and new customers. We are thrilled by the opportunities our partnership with Huntsman presents and look forward to playing an integral role in helping them to achieve their commercial business objectives as well as enhancing the reputation of Cornelius within the industrial sector even further.”

Huntsman manufactures products for a variety of global industries. Its pigments and additives arm is a strong, specialised business with one of the most diverse portfolios available on the market, adding performance and colour to thousands of everyday items, such as paints, inks and plastics.

Cornelius manufactures and distributes branded and own brand speciality chemicals, raw materials and ingredients across the industrial, care and health and nutrition sectors.

The company takes its quality and service standards seriously, by constantly striving for excellence. Its supply partners only use high quality raw materials that comply with European and national regulations and are able to ensure continuous supply, minimising disruption to customers’ production processes.