With immediate effect Jebsen & Jessen Ingredients Holding (JJ Ingredients, Singapore; www.ingredients.jjsea.com) will be taking over the distribution of PA 6, PA 6.6, PBT and PPA compounds in South East Asian markets for Epsan Plastic (Bursa / Turkey; www.epsan.com.tr). The products distributed under the brand names of "Eplamid", "Eplon" and "Eoimix" are all used in the automotive, mechanical engineering, electrical, electronics, medical, household devices and other sectors.

"Epsan’s compounds are a very valuable addition to our portfolio and complement well our current range of engineering plastics in the South East Asia market,” said Marc Deschamps, CEO and regional managing director of JJ Ingredients. Arda Efe, global sales manager of Epsan, added that the cooperation promised significant advantages as regards local availability and technical support in Thailand, Vietnam, Malaysia, Singapore, the Philippines, Indonesia, Laos, Cambodia and Myanmar.

With direct presence in 9 countries, JJ Ingredients distributes chemical and life science ingredients for multiple industrial and manufacturing applications in the South East Asian region. The six business lines include Coating & Resins, Plastic & Rubber, Performance Chemicals, Agribusiness, Food as well as Pharmaceutical & Personal Care Ingredients.

The Turkish compounder Epsan operates two plants in Turkey and sells to more than 35 countries.