Lion Elastomers appoints Prime Plastics as distributor in EU

Geismar, Louisiana – Lion Elastomers and Prime Plastics, part of Vinmar group, have signed an elastomers distribution agreement covering the EU region, the companies announced 20 Feb.

Under the deal “effective immediately”, Prime will distribute various Lion brands of EPDM, sSBR, PBR, SBS and eSBR materials in the EU Market.

The remit includes recently introduced grades, such as ultra-high molecular weight, amorphous EPDM for profiles, hose, low durometer mechanical goods, wire & cable, and TPVs.

European customers will “benefit from Prime Plastics’ strong regional capabilities and technical expertise,” said Claude Dupuis, vice president of sales, Lion Elastomers, in the announcement.

For Craig Jamieson, director elastomers at Prime Plastics, the link-up provides the distributor with a portfolio of products that are “well-known and much appreciated by customers across the EU.”

“We look forward to supporting customers, not only with the established grades associated with Lion but also with newly commercialised products,” added Jamieson.