PERTH, AUSTRALIA and GREER, SC--(Marketwired - Jun 14, 2016) - Alexium International Group Limited ("Alexium," "the Company") (
Highlights:
- Chemiplas appointed as sole distributor of innovative Alexiflam family of environmentally friendly fire retardant (FR) products for Australia and New Zealand.
- Sales and Service Training for Chemiplas staff underway along with development of joint Alexium and Chemiplas projects for the Australasian markets.
- Commercial product plant runs scheduled for mid-August.
Alexium International Group Limited ("Alexium," "the Company") (
"Our solutions-oriented approach is a great fit with Alexium's innovation and agility," said Sam Ludbrook, Director, Chemiplas Australia Pty Ltd.
"A wide range of industries in the Australian and New Zealand markets are well served by this new partnership of Alexium and Chemiplas," said Nicholas Clark, CEO, Alexium. "Chemiplas is an experienced distributor with technical expertise and an established network, and this alliance broadens the reach for the customized FR chemical solutions developed and produced by Alexium."
"During the process of evaluating new distributors, we assess effectiveness, efficiency and professionalism; Chemiplas has performed very well in an initial partnership and is producing meaningful sales opportunities."
One of the largest, privately owned providers of raw materials in Australia, Chemiplas serves a broad range of industries, including coatings, adhesives, plastic resins and additives. Joint projects between Alexium and Chemiplas are already underway, and sales training and plant runs for production material are scheduled for mid-August.
Alexium has developed alliances with distributors around the world to leverage the Company's environmentally friendly fire retardants and other specialized chemical solutions. In addition to Australia and New Zealand, Alexium's network includes North America, Europe, Asia and South America.
Training of South American sales representatives was completed with Allure, Alexium's partner in São Paulo, Brazil, on June 6.
About Alexium
Alexium International Group Limited (
About Chemiplas
Chemiplas supplies quality raw materials to a variety of industries. Chemiplas represents many of the world's leading manufacturers and is focused on creating solutions for clients. Chemiplas has offices in Melbourne, Sydney and Brisbane, Australia, and in Auckland and Christchurch, New Zealand. For additional information about Chemiplas, please visit www.chemiplas.com.au.
Contact Information:
U.S. Contacts:
Nicholas (Nick) Clark
Chief Executive Officer
nclark@alexiuminternational.com
Melissa P. Kelly
Vice President, Corporate Communications
mkelly@alexiuminternational.com
U.S.: +1 864.603.1165 x303
U.S. Corporate Offices:
148 Milestone Way
Greenville, SC 29615
U.S.: +1 864.603.1165
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Washington DC 20001
U.S. R&D Center:
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