Thermoplastic compounder Polykemi (Ystad / Sweden; www.polykemi.se) is to increase its presence in the Benelux market through a collaboration with distributor De Monchy International (Capelle aan den IJssel / The Netherlands; www.monchy.com). The Dutch distributor will have a special focus on selling blends (including PC/ABS, PC/PBT, PC/ASA, PBT/ASA and PA/ABS), as well as the "POLYfill", "Repro" and "REZYcom" brands.

The strategic expansion is an important step to strengthen the company’s position in the Benelux market, says Paul Hendriks, product manager Thermoplastics at De Monchy. In addition to thermoplastics, De Monchy provides coatings, adhesives, waxes and food ingredients.