New cooperation: KRAHN Chemie Benelux and Mitsubishi Chemical Europe sign distribution agreement

KRAHN Chemie Benelux, a distributor of specialty chemicals, starts a new cooperation with Mitsubishi Chemical Europe (MCE), broadening its portfolio to include a range of innovative products.

Under the agreement, KRAHN Chemie Benelux will distribute a selection of high-quality products from MCE, including products such as BENEBiOL™, a biomass based polycarbonatediol enabling unique property levels in the end product like outstanding stain and chemical resistance and superior soft touch and feel. The agreement includes also BioPTMG, a polyol that is manufactured from bio feedstocks. BioPTMG and BENEBiOL™ are used for various high-end polyurethane applications such as adhesives, coatings, TPUs, sealants, elastomers and fibers. Typical application areas are, e.g. artificial leather, consumer goods/electronics, automotive, apparel, high end fashion, functional textiles and industrial.
"We are thrilled to announce our partnership with Mitsubishi Chemical Europe, expanding our distribution portfolio to include their high-quality products," says Cristian Groenewegen, Managing Director at KRAHN Chemie Benelux. "This collaboration aligns with our commitment to offering high-quality solutions to our customers in the Benelux region, and we look forward to a successful cooperation."

Dr. Marc Schrinner, Technical Manager at Mitsubishi Chemical Europe, expresses confidence in the partnership: "We are pleased to work with KRAHN for the promotion of our bio-based polyols in the Benelux region. This collaboration strengthens our sales and distribution network in Europe. Even more, we are confident that customers will benefit from the technical expertise and experience offered by KRAHN."

The new distribution agreement signifies a step forward for both companies, enhancing their ability to serve customers in Belgium, the Netherlands and Luxembourg with innovative solutions across various industries. This agreement extends the existing cooperation between the KRAHN Chemie Group and MCE.


About KRAHN Chemie Benelux
KRAHN Chemie Benelux is a specialty chemical distribution company located in Zaandam, Netherlands. It offers its customers an extensive and high-quality product range, technical and sustainability services as well as in-house laboratory support, and works closely together with its international suppliers, who benefit from its target-oriented product marketing in Belgium, the Netherlands, and Luxembourg — utilizing deep knowledge of the application of the product in the local markets.

KRAHN Chemie Benelux is a part of KRAHN Chemie Group, which achieved a turnover of about EUR 300 million in 2023 and currently employs 270 people. It supplies products to the following processing industries: coatings, construction, adhesives and sealants, plastics, rubber, lubricants and fuels, industrial cleaning and home care, personal care, chemical intermediates as well as all industrial sectors in which heating and cooling circuits are used. Headquartered in Hamburg, Germany, KRAHN Chemie Group has subsidiaries and local sales teams in the Benelux, France, Italy, Poland, Greece, Sweden, United Kingdom, Spain, Austria, Romania, the Czech Republic, Hungary and China. The group of companies is part of the family-owned and globally active Otto Krahn Group.

For more information visit www.linkedin.com/company/krahn-chemie-benelux-b.v. 


About Mitsubishi Chemical Europe
Mitsubishi Chemical Europe GmbH is a wholly owned subsidiary of the Mitsubishi Chemical Group. The company, with European headquarter in Düsseldorf, offers and sells highly developed chemical-based products. The portfolio includes a wide range of polyols with dedicated focus on biobased origin, performance polymers, carbon fiber and composites, polyester films, aluminum and metal composite sheets as well as semiconductor solutions for a wide range of industries. The motivation of all activities is to contribute to the KAITEKI corporate philosophy, which strives for sustainability for people and planet.  
For more information visit https://eu.mitsubishi-chemical.com/ or https://www.mcgc.com/english