Copenhagen, 9 December 2024
Bjørn Thorsen Appointed Pan-European Distributor for Celanese Thermoplastic Elastomers
Bjørn Thorsen A/S is pleased to announce being appointed by Celanese as their focused distributor for elastomers in Europe. This strategic move aims to strengthen the position of Celanese's products across the EU, contribute to the development of new applications, and customized solutions according to customer needs.
Partnership Enhancing Bjørn Thorsen’s Product Offering
Effective January 1st, 2025, Bjørn Thorsen will become the pan-European distributor for Celanese’s high-quality thermoplastic elastomer brands, including Santoprene® TPV, Hytrel® TPC, Bexloy® TPC, Laprene® TPS, and Ateva® G EVA. This partnership enhances Bjørn Thorsen’s product offering, creating one of the most comprehensive elastomer portfolios in Europe. It is designed to empower customers with the materials they need to drive innovation, performance, and technical expertise in their industries.
With this expanded portfolio, Bjørn Thorsen reaffirms its commitment to being a trusted European Elastomers partner. Whether companies are looking for materials with exceptional durability, flexibility, or circularity potential, Bjørn Thorsen now offers a complete range of solutions, like TPO, TPE, TPV, TPU, TPC-ET, and SBC sourced from leading chemical producers in Europe.
Portfolio of elastomers and customized compounds
By adding Celanese’s leading elastomer brands to their portfolio, and by combining it with customization possibilities of the Plastics Applications Lab, Bjørn Thorsen is enabling customers access to the most advanced materials in the industry. From automotive and industrial applications to consumer goods, this partnership allows Bjørn Thorsen to deliver tailored solutions that meet unique needs, such as: coloring, additivation, recyclable materials, circularity footprint, and more.
Bjørn Thorsen experts ready to help
Bjørn Thorsen’s Elastomers Experts are available to help customers choose the right materials for their applications. The company put together a team of dedicated specialists to support customers at every step of the process:
With deep knowledge of elastomers, especially Santoprene® TPV and Hytrel® TPC, and applications, able to understand challenges and provide the right solutions in each context.
Ready to assist with processing knowledge, product development, and troubleshooting to ensure customers achieve optimal results.
Collaborating with customers’ teams to develop new applications and push the boundaries of TPEs applications.
Leading the way in helping customers integrate the full circularity potential of thermoplastic elastomers into their operations, ensuring their business stays competitive while reducing environmental impact.
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Whether customers are exploring a new project or seeking advice on the best thermoplastic elastomer for their application, Bjørn Thorsen’s experts are here to help.
Celanese products will be available all over Europe via Bjørn Thorsen’s distribution channels. For more information about thermoplastic elastomer products and services, please contact us.
about Bjørn Thorsen A/S
A Leader in Specialty Raw Materials Distribution
From Denmark since 1952, Bjørn Thorsen is family-owned reputable and experienced distributor of Advanced Polymers, Performance Materials and Coatings. While other product groups remain available mostly in the Nordics, Bjørn Thorsen’s Elastomers offering and “solution provider” approach with customized compounds is available for customers all over Europe.
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