ITASCA, ILLINOIS, June 2, 2020 – Fitz Chem NAGASE, has been appointed to distribute aziridine and carbodiimide crosslinkers for Stahl Polymers throughout the United States. Fitz Chem is a customer focused distributor of specialty chemicals based outside of Chicago, Illinois.

Stahl Polymers has over 50 years of experience in polymer technology and supplies various industries with resins for high-end coatings. Its innovative polymer technologies provide the desired properties, matching the precise needs for coatings, paints and inks.

“The Fitz Chem team is pleased to announce our partnership with Stahl Polymers. Aside from the obvious augmentation of our existing product lines, we are excited to team up with a company who shares our core value of integrity”, said Al Bernhardt, Vice President of Performance Chemicals at Fitz Chem, NAGASE Group. “The collaboration between our two companies will link Stahl’s product portfolio – known for quality and excellence – to our ability to efficiently ascertain and service the needs of the coatings industry”.

Raymond Bakker, Global Business Director of Stahl Polymers: “We believe in working together with partners like Fitz Chem who know the local markets and share our values and knowledge of polymers. With their many years of relevant experience, we know that they will be able to convert the increasing demand of aziridines and to an even higher extent: carbodiimide crosslinkers in the US.”

About Fitz Chem
Fitz Chem is a customer focused distributor of specialty chemicals in the Central United States. Fitz Chem provides impeccable customer service paired with the expertise of industry leading product managers. Founded in 1985, Fitz Chem has the capability to help you with everyday supply needs as well as more challenging technical and formulation requirements. The core industries served are adhesives, construction, graphic arts, home and personal care, institutional and industrial cleaning, paint and coatings, plastics and rubber.

Globally, Fitz Chem is a member of the NAGASE Group, a leader in innovative solutions for the chemicals, plastics, electronics, life sciences and automotive markets. Founded in 1832, NAGASE encompasses over $6.4 billion in annual revenue and over 6,000 employees worldwide. For more information visit FitzChem.com.

About Stahl
Stahl creates specialty chemistry for coatings, processing, and treatments of many different everyday materials. Our chemistry gives the things we use the properties they require to last longer, feel softer, resist scratching, defuse heat, and be recycled and upcycled. As a world leader, we use responsible chemistry that meets tomorrow’s needs – for our customers and society. In particular, we serve high-end industries in mobility, fashion & footwear, architecture & construction, interior spaces and paint, ink & packaging. In close collaboration with our partners, we initiate activities that promote transparency and provide high-performing, low-impact solutions to drive the transition to a fully sustainable supply chain and circular economy. “If it can be imagined, it can be created.”

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VINAVIL announces the appointment of Fitz Chem, NAGASE Group as the exclusive distributor for its PVAc, vinyl acetate/vinyl versatate, VeoVa™, styrene/acrylic and acrylic polymers. Fitz Chem’s Technical Account Managers will serve customers in Alabama, Arkansas, Colorado, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, New Mexico, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, West Virginia and Wisconsin.

VINAVIL has a strong technological heritage, with more than 80 years of experience in the research and development of polymers used in the chemical industry. VINAVIL’s core strategy encompasses the continuous improvement of existing products and the development of new polymers for coatings, adhesives, textiles, construction and other specialty applications. Fitz Chem, NAGASE Group supplies and manufactures specialty chemicals to these same markets in North America, with a focus on providing differentiated value-added capabilities to customers through technical proficiency and formulation expertise.

“The Fitz Chem team is excited to bring these innovative products to the customers we’ve served for a generation," said Tom Downing, Director of New Supplier Development at Fitz Chem, NAGASE Group. “VINAVIL is a world-class manufacturer with a rich tradition of customer intimacy. Our corporate cultures are very closely aligned, and we look forward to helping our customers bring innovative and high-performing products to market.”

VINAVIL AMERICAS takes pride in its commitment to continuously serve and support customers in bringing new and successful European technology for nano-particles-based products for wood coating, concrete coating and DTM – industrial coating; new VeoVa™ copolymer emulsion for architectural interior/exterior, and masonry paints offering high alkali, humidity and water resistance properties.  “The new alliance with Fitz Chem with well-trained and experienced personnel in the industry is going to create a lot of happy and satisfied customers in the coatings market,” said Hemant Shah, Business Director, VINAVIL AMERICAS.

“Today, customers using specialty polymers in the coatings and adhesives markets are seeking new technology products free from APEO and formaldehyde, polymers which would help them to make low-VOC products or help replace solvent-based technology products with water-based technology,” said Taako Brouwer, Global Managing Director, Vinavil S.p.A. This new distributorship provides the ability for new customers to discover VINAVIL’s products. 

Click here to browse Vinavil products distributed by Fitz Chem. 

Trusted Customers, Suppliers and Business Partners,

With challenging headlines now dominating our business perspective daily, know that Fitz Chem Nagase is focused on two important guiding principles – protecting the health and safety of our Employees and ensuring your Business Continuity during this uncertain period. 

With 35 years of strength as Fitz Chem in the Coatings, Inks, Adhesives, Sealants, Plastics, Personal Care & Home Care Markets, and a 188 year old publicly traded parent in Nagase Group, Fitz Chem has the stability, fortitude and financial capacity to service and advance your business even during this arduous business cycle.  Please reach out to your Fitz Chem Sales Professional, Supplier Manager or myself if we can assist you in any manner.  With the breadth and robustness of our Supplier base, we have not suffered any supply disruptions to date.

Mark Miller - President

CHICAGO (USA), 12 February 2020 — Tate & Lyle, a global provider of ingredients and solutions for the food, beverage and other markets, today announced its entry into the personal care category with the introduction of TEXTURLUX^® Personal Care Additives, a range of high bio-based specialty polymers for skin, hair and sun care available in North America.

The TEXTURLUX^® Personal Care Additives range is designed to give personal care formulators bio-based options in thickening, emulsion stabilization, and film forming in the formation of skin creams, lotions, gels, serums, hair products and other personal care formulations.

“We are extremely excited to be entering the personal care space with such a wide range of high-performing specialty polymers,” said Jim Stutelberg, President of Primary Products for Tate & Lyle. “Our range of TEXTURLUX^® products will help personal care formulators create products that are bio-based, sourced from sustainable raw material suppliers, and available in Non-GMO versions.”

Tate & Lyle’s TEXTURLUX^® range will allow formulators to use cold processes and minimal shear to achieve easy incorporation into their formulas, both during and post formulation.  These products provide excellent rheology, sensational aesthetics and superb stability without being sticky or tacky.  They are also particularly suited for sulfate-free formulations.

“These products are very easy to incorporate into formulations, provide exciting benefits, and allow the formulator to incorporate more bio-based content into their formulations,” added Jessica Allen, Primary Products Director of Business Development.

“They work very well with common ingredients used in personal care formulations, can replace synthetic or other natural polymers, and can be stirred directly into emulsions. Our range gives the formulator new tools to create improved and innovative bio-based personal care products”, said Meggan Hostetler-Schrock who heads up Technical Service for the new products.

With the skin care industry thriving, Tate & Lyle, known for its solutions-oriented and collaborative approach, expects its line of TEXTURLUX^® products to be well-received by manufacturers looking to create a superior product feel using natural, bio-based ingredients that ease formulation.

We are pleased to introduce Deveraux Specialties LLC and Fitz Chem LLC (a member of the NAGASE Group) as our exclusive distribution partners for these new products.

Itasca, Illinois – November 19, 2019 Fitz Chem, NAGASE Group, a leading distributor of specialty chemicals, today announced that Abby Board has joined Fitz Chem, NAGASE Group as CARE Account Manager.  In this role, Abby will be responsible for existing account management and new business growth in the Midwest.  The Midwest region is extremely important to our growth strategy since we will be expanding exclusive distribution authorization with strategic supplier partners. 

Abby’s career in sales and account management spans 15 years, including 6 years in the chemicals/ingredients industry, with emphasis on household, industrial, & institutional and personal care customer applications. Most recently, Abby worked for Nexeo Solutions, where she grew sales and expanded profits for a multi-state Midwest territory.

“I am very excited to welcome Abby to the CARE team,” said Dailey. “Her customer and market insights in the Midwest will help enable our growth plans for the CARE business,” noted Mark Dailey, Business Director Fitz Chem, NAGASE Group. 

Itasca, Illinois – October 9, 2019  Fitz Chem, NAGASE Group has appointed Tom Downing to a newly developed role as Director of New Supplier Development. In this new role, Tom will evaluate new suppliers to identify strategic matches for Fitz Chem’s product portfolio, manage select Fitz Chem suppliers, and oversee management of proprietary Fitz Chem produced products.

Tom has a very dynamic background, having served as Fitz Chem’s Director of Sales-North for the past three years.  Prior to joining Fitz Chem, Tom has had extensive experience in leadership roles in both manufacturing and distribution management. “Tom will play a critical role in Fitz Chem-Nagase Group’s strategy to expand our sales model in both geography and product portfolio width.  His understanding of the distribution market and competitive manufacturing landscape make him a key asset in our approach to this strategy”, stated Robert Milano, Fitz Chem-Nagase Group’s Director of Supplier Management. 

Concurrent with this appointment, Fitz Chem-Nagase Group has announced the appointment of Ian Giloth to the position as Director of Sales-North to continue the positive momentum of leadership and growth in Industrial Chemicals.  Giloth recently served as Sr. Manager – Marketing & Sales, Base Chemicals for Sasol Chemicals North America and before that was a Sr. Account Manager – Performance Urethane Polyols at Monument Chemical, LLC. Prior to Ian’s chemical manufacturing career, he had an extensive background in distribution with Univar and Chemcentral occupying several key sales management roles and culminating with his final position in Business Development, where he was responsible for key supplier negotiations & relationships.

Altogether Giloth brings more than 20 years of manufacturing and distribution experience with a unique approach in accelerating revenue growth and building high-performing teams to drive long-term success. “We are thrilled to have Ian onboard as the newest member of our leadership team,” says Al Bernhardt, Vice President of Industrial Chemicals. “His broad experience in the chemical industry in sales and supplier management coupled with his extensive background in distribution with Chemcentral and Univar, Ian is an excellent leadership fit for Fitz Chem-Nagase Group as we progress our specialty selling approach in the marketplace”.

About Fitz Chem, NAGASE Group

Fitz Chem is a customer focused distributor of specialty chemicals in the Central United States. Fitz Chem provides impeccable customer service paired with the expertise of industry leading product managers. Founded in 1985, Fitz Chem has the capability to help you with everyday supply needs as well as more challenging technical and formulation requirements. The core industries served are adhesives, construction, graphic arts, home and personal care, institutional and industrial cleaning, paint and coatings, plastics and rubber.

Globally, Fitz Chem is a member of the NAGASE Group, a leader in innovative solutions for the chemicals, plastics, electronics, life sciences and automotive markets. Founded in 1832, NAGASE encompasses over $6.4 billion in annual revenue and over 6,000 employees worldwide. For more information visit FitzChem.com.

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Itasca, Illinois – October 1, 2019  Fitz Chem, NAGASE Group has been appointed to represent JARCHEM in the Midwest US Regional Care markets effective October 1, 2019. JARCHEM is a global manufacturer and supplier of high quality, nature-based innovative specialty chemicals.

FITZ CHEM LLC, located in Illinois, will exclusively distribute JARCHEM Alkyl Polyglucoside, Sarcosinate, Taurate, Glutamate & Isethionate Surfactants (Sucranov™, Jarfactant™, Aminosyl™) and bio-based Chelators (Biopure™) in the Midwest Care Markets. Additionally, FITZ CHEM will be the exclusive HI&I Market distributor for JARCHEM in the Midwest. All Jarchem related business activities such as, sales, samples, literature requests, pricing and business information will be handled directly by FITZ CHEM. 

“JARCHEM is excited about the success we can achieve by working with FITZ CHEM. We thoroughly and thoughtfully selected FITZ CHEM and have confidence in their technically trained sales team who are not only knowledgeable about the needs of the Care market, but also how JARCHEM ingredients can help your team fulfill performance target goals” noted Stephen Carter, Business Manager, JARCHEM. “The addition of JARCHEM to our CARE portfolio is a significant and important step in providing our customers with strong innovation and key primary chemistries to help successfully develop and go to market with impactful formulations,” stated Mark Milinko, Principal Manager, Fitz Chem NAGASE Group.

About Fitz Chem, NAGASE Group

Fitz Chem is a customer focused distributor of specialty chemicals in the Central United States. Fitz Chem provides impeccable customer service paired with the expertise of industry leading product managers. Founded in 1985, Fitz Chem has the capability to help you with everyday supply needs as well as more challenging technical and formulation requirements. The core industries served are adhesives, construction, graphic arts, home and personal care, institutional and industrial cleaning, paint and coatings, plastics and rubber.

Globally, Fitz Chem is a member of the NAGASE Group, a leader in innovative solutions for the chemicals, plastics, electronics, life sciences and automotive markets. Founded in 1832, NAGASE encompasses over $6.4 billion in annual revenue and over 6,000 employees worldwide. For more information visit FitzChem.com.

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We have several different types of industrial colorants for solvent and waterborne coatings. The TINT-AYD® Pigment Dispersions from Elementis are stable color concentrates that can be used for tinting and masstone applications in an exceptionally wide variety of coatings. They are all free-flowing, pourable liquids.