HOUSTON, May 12 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Lyondell Chemical Company (NYSE: LYO) has selected Caled Chemical, a Wayne, N.J.-based company to be the exclusive full service distributor of Impress(TM) solvent for the North American dry cleaning market.
Under the agreement, Caled Chemical, a specialty chemical division of Anscott Industries, Inc. (OTC Bulletin Board: ASCT), will distribute Impress solvent and provide customer and technical service support through its extensive North American dry cleaning product distribution network. Caled Chemical currently provides field service and dry cleaning products to over 30,000 professional cleaners, through a network of 1,000 sales representatives and over 200 warehouses in the United States and Canada.
"Caled's distribution channel will allow Impress solvent to have a strong footprint across the entire North American dry cleaning market in a very short period of time," says Ellen Lenz, market development manager, Lyondell.
Impress solvent is a new non-perc (perchloroethylene) dry cleaning solvent that gives dry cleaners a powerful high-performance cleaning solution without the regulatory and other issues associated with perc. Compatible with hydrocarbon machines and readily biodegradable, Impress solvent is a propylene glycol ether-based solvent that effectively cleans and brightens a wide assortment of fabrics, yet it is gentle enough for the most delicate clothing.
"Because of our long standing commitment to the dry cleaning market, our experienced technical services support team, and commitment to providing environmentally-friendly cleaning solvents, we knew our company would be a good fit to bring Impress solvent to dry cleaners throughout North America," says Jeffrey Battiston, product manager, Caled Chemical.
Lyondell's Lenz agrees. "With more than 50 years of experience in this market, Caled Chemical was simply the best choice to represent our product in the North America."
For more information, contact Lyondell at (610) 359-4774 or visit www.impress-lyondell.com or contact Caled Chemical at (1-800) 652-2533 or visit www.caledchemical.com .
Lyondell Chemical Company, (www.lyondell.com ), headquartered in Houston, is a leading producer of: propylene oxide (PO); PO derivatives, including propylene glycol (PG), butanediol (BDO) and propylene glycol ether (PGE); and styrene monomer and MTBE as co-products of PO production. Through its 70.5% interest in Equistar Chemicals, LP, Lyondell also is one of the largest producers of ethylene, propylene and polyethylene in North America and a leading producer of ethylene oxide, ethylene glycol, high value-added specialty polymers and polymeric powder. Through its 58.75% interest in LYONDELL-CITGO Refining LP, Lyondell is one of the largest refiners in the United States, principally processing extra heavy Venezuelan crude oil to produce gasoline, low sulfur diesel and jet fuel.
Anscott Industries, Inc. (www.anscott.net ), headquartered in Wayne, N.J., is a leading manufacturers of detergents that clean with environmentally- friendly technology. Founded in 1960, Anscott is a leader with branded products within the textile care industry with traditional detergents, finishing agents, and disposable filters. Anscott maintains a North American distribution channel with nearly 1,000 sales representatives, 200 warehouses and a dedicated technical service team. Anscott sells professional cleaners non-hazardous solution for clothes and rental uniforms. Anscott is currently servicing over 30,000 professional cleaners, commercial laundries and government institutions. Anscott provides technologically advanced cleaning products that are better, faster and safer than today's methods.
SOURCE Lyondell Chemical Company
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