LyondellBasell concentrates its distribution network in Italy on Com-Ital and Ultrapolymers Italy
ROTTERDAM, Netherlands, February 13, 2009 – LyondellBasell Industries announced today that the company will concentrate its distribution activities in Italy to Com-Ital and Ultrapolymers, which will serve as the official distributors of the company’s polymer products. “Our company has had a long-standing and fruitful relationship with both Com-Ital and Ultrapolymers,” said Helena Huovinen, LyondellBasell’s Sales Manager for Distribution Italy. “Through this dual distributorship, we are able to reduce supply chain complexity for our customers, and to better serve our numerous small and medium-size customers.” Com-Ital and Ultrapolymers Italy “With the support we are receiving from Com-Ital and Ultrapolymers, we can deliver high-quality polyolefins in the most efficient manner,” said Huovinen. The range of products offered by both companies will include, among others, the entire range of Moplen, standard polypropylene products as well as Lupolen and Hostalen polyethylene resins. Customers will also benefit from LyondellBasell’s specialty range that includes resins used in healthcare, caps and closures and injection stretch blow molding applications. Products from LyondellBasell’s JV in Saudi Arabia # # # LyondellBasell Industries is one of the world’s largest polymers, petrochemicals and fuels companies. We are the global leader in polyolefins technology, production and marketing; a pioneer in propylene oxide and derivatives; and a significant producer of fuels and refined products, including biofuels. Through research and development, LyondellBasell develops innovative materials and technologies that deliver exceptional customer value and products that improve quality of life for people around the world. Headquartered in The Netherlands, LyondellBasell (www.lyondellbasell.com) is privately owned by Access Industries. For information, contact: |