New distribution partner, new opportunities

Praha, 06. August 2024 – Chem-Trend, a global leader in purging compounds, release agents and mould maintenance products, announces a new distribution partner for the Czech and Slovak thermoplastic processors market. Starting from August 1st, 2024, Chem-Trend will collaborate with Biesterfeld Silcom, a well-established company based in Prague, to provide its customers in the Czech Republic and Slovakia with high-quality products and services.

“We are thrilled to partner with Biesterfeld Silcom, a trusted and experienced company, to serve the Czech and Slovak market. Our products, such as Lusin® and Ultra Purge™, will help our customers face new challenges and opportunities in the thermoplastic industry.” says Francesca Minarini, European Sales Manager for Thermoplastics at Chem-Trend.

Biesterfeld Silcom has been working with Chem-Trend for many years and has extensive technological experience in the thermoplastic processing market. The company will offer Chem-Trend’s renowned Lusin® mould maintenance products and release agents as well as its Ultra Purge™ purging compounds, which have been known to the Czech and Slovak thermoplastic processors and tool makers for many years.

“We are honored to partner with Chem-Trend, a long-time collaborator and a trusted supplier of high-quality products, such as Lusin® and Ultra Purge™. We are confident that we can provide our customers with the best service and support and help them optimize their processes in the thermoplastic industry.” says Martin Krb, General Manager Biesterfeld Silcom.

Chem-Trend’s products are designed to help the thermoplastics industry achieve precision, efficiency, and consistency in various processes, such as injection molding, extrusion, and rotational molding. Additionally, Chem-Trend holds the prestigious EcoVadis Gold standing, reflecting its commitment to sustainability and corporate responsibility. Chem-Trend works hand-in-hand with the industry and its customers to generate solutions that overcome their production challenges and increase their quality and productivity.

About Biesterfeld
Biesterfeld Spezialchemie is a division of the Biesterfeld Group, one of the world’s leading distribution and service companies in the field of plastics, rubber and specialty chemicals. Founded in 1906 in Hamburg, Germany, today the group has more than 1000 employees across 50 locations in Europe, North and South America, Asia and Africa and generates an annual revenue of 1.66 billion EUR (FY 2022). The fully family-owned company operates in the business divisions Biesterfeld Plastic, Biesterfeld Spezialchemie and Biesterfeld Performance Rubber.

About Chem-Trend
Chem-Trend is the most proven partner in the world for release agents, purging compounds, and other process chemical specialties. Using a customer-centric approach and deep research and development, Chem-Trend is dedicated to improving production efficiency, reducing waste, and minimizing the impact on the environment for its customers. Founded in 1960 and headquartered in Howell, Michigan, Chem-Trend offers a globally integrated network of experienced, knowledgeable, and insightful production and technical experts in all major manufacturing regions around the world, serving customers through offices in North America, South America, Asia, and Europe. Chem-Trend is part of Freudenberg Chemical Specialities GmbH, a global technology group. For more information, visit CZ.CHEMTREND.COM.