Barentz to distribute Pilot Chemical’s MWF, lubricant additives
Barentz announced that it will be the exclusive distributor for Pilot Chemical Company’s entire Aristonate® range of products and D-300 Concentrate in the U.S. and Canada, for LTL (Less Than Truckload) customers effective immediately.
The Aristonate® product line consists of high-performance water- and oil-soluble synthetic sulfonate additives for use in dispersants, detergents, emulsification, metalworking fluids (MWF), corrosion inhibitors, lube oil additive, viscosity index improver, ore flotation, enhanced oil recovery, and agricultural and industrial cleaning applications.
Pilot Chemical, in conjunction with Barentz’ application development know-how, exceptional customer service, lab capabilities, formulary and regulatory support, and technical sales team, will bring differentiated value-added solutions to customers by providing technical proficiency and formulation expertise across the U.S. and Canada.
“Barentz is extremely excited to enter into this partnership with Pilot,”Jonathon Rhodes, president, Synthesis Solutions, said. “Pilot Chemical’s commitment to providing best-in-class solutions is highlighted by their investments in assets and product innovation which will drive our collective market leadership position. This valued partnership accelerates our continued commitment to the Metalworking and Lubricants and Oil and Gas markets. It is another example of how Barentz continues to bring novel offerings and solutions to our customers in the U.S. and Canada.”
“Partnering with Barentz will allow Pilot Chemical to meet the changing needs of the Metalworking and Lubricants and Oil and Gas market segments and will position our end-use customers to obtain both exceptional product quality and customer service,” said Richard Rehg, vice president of commercial for Pilot Chemical Company. “Working with Barentz will strengthen the customer relationship and create an atmosphere of Innovation.”
Barentz is a distributor of specialty chemicals and ingredients headquartered in Hoofddorp, The Netherlands. In North America, Barentz is based in Avon, Ohio, U.S.A. Founded in 1953, Barentz is present in more than 65 countries with more than 2,000 employees. The company’s focus is on the life sciences market.
Headquartered in Cincinnati, Ohio, U.S.A., with additional sites located in Ohio, Texas, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Mexico, Pilot Chemical Company is a privately owned and independent global specialty chemical company. Its proprietary core technologies involve alkylation, sulfonation, sulfation and a number of other specialty operations, including the production of biocidal quats, tertiary amine derivatives, polymers and organometallic fuel additives.
