RT Vanderbilt to distribute Vistalon in N America

Houston, Texas -- The ethylene elastomers business of ExxonMobil Chemical Company has announced that R.T. Vanderbilt Company, Inc. will become a distributor for ExxonMobil Chemical's commercial Vistalon Ethylene Propylene Diene Rubber - EP(D)M products in North America.

"This arrangement confirms our commitment and focus on increasing sales and customer service support," stated Jeff Davis, vice president, Ethylene Elastomers, ExxonMobil Chemical Company. "We are very pleased with this agreement and value the rubber industry expertise R.T. Vanderbilt Company brings to this relationship."

Roger Price, President and Chief Operating Officer of R.T. Vanderbilt Company, Inc., stated that, "This agreement will provide customers with enhanced sales coverage, local inventories for just-in-time delivery along with the convenience of one-stop-shopping for their Vistalon EP(D)M and ancillary rubber processing chemicals."