Brenntag and Nouryon partner in the U.S. with asphalt additives

Essen, Germany – Brenntag announced a strategic distribution agreement for the U.S. with Nouryon, a global specialty chemicals leader, enabling the further penetration of the asphalt market and reach in the construction industry.

Along with Nouryon’s global reach and their functional additives, the new product line will provide Brenntag customers an extended portfolio of quality products, particularly anti-stripping agents and emulsifiers for asphalt, and further strengthen the overall partnership with Nouryon.

“We are very excited to partner with Nouryon, a global leader in specialty chemicals with a proven track record and well-rounded portfolio of products for asphalt applications,” commented Ted Davlantes, Brenntag Specialties President for Construction, Material Science. “We look forward to working together with Nouryon’s team of experts, as an extended arm of their sales force in the U.S. for the road construction and maintenance industries, which are key focus areas for us. Our Brenntag Specialties Material Science team is committed to providing customers with superior value-added services and quality Nouryon products including emulsifiers, anti-strips and warm mix additives.”

“Partnering with Brenntag will strengthen Nouryon’s expansion plans in the U.S. asphalt market by leveraging our diverse range of solutions,” said Joe Ferrara, Vice President of Paints and Coatings at Nouryon. “Through Brenntag, Nouryon is establishing a robust sales channel with an extensive network of skilled account managers nationwide. The collaboration allows customers to receive top-notch logistics support and access to local inventory, crucial factors during the asphalt paving season.”