Copenhagen, 2 January 2025 – We are excited to announce our new role as distributor for Celanese’s thermoplastic elastomers across Europe. This strategic partnership is set to strengthen the position of Celanese’s products across Europe, driving the development of new applications and customized solutions that put the customer at the heart of everything we do.
Expanding Elastomer Portfolio
Starting January 1st, 2025, we distribute Celanese’s renowned thermoplastic elastomer brands, including Santoprene® TPV, Hytrel® TPC, Bexloy® TPC, Laprene® TPS, and Ateva® G EVA (medical grades). This collaboration significantly broadens our product range, offering one of the most comprehensive elastomer portfolios in Europe. Our goal is to empower customers with the materials they need to innovate and excel in their industries.
Commitment to Customer-Centric Solutions
We are dedicated to being a trusted partner for elastomers in Europe. Whether you need materials with exceptional durability, flexibility, or circularity potential, we now offer a complete range of solutions, including TPO, TPE, TPV, TPU, TPC, and SBC sourced from leading chemical producers.
Key Benefits for Customers
- Comprehensive Product Range: Access to a wide variety of elastomers, including Santoprene TPV and Hytrel TPC.
- Customized Solutions: Tailored compounds, additives, special masterbatches, modifiers, and recycled options.
- Technical and Customer Support: Dedicated experts to assist with product development, processing knowledge, and troubleshooting.
- Circularity and Innovation: Integration of full circularity potential into operations, reducing environmental impact.
Expert Support at Every Step
Our Elastomers Experts are here to help you choose the right materials for your applications. We have assembled a team of dedicated specialists to support you at every step of the process:
- Sales Experts: Deep knowledge of elastomers and applications, providing the right solutions in each context.
- Technical Experts: Assistance with processing knowledge, product development, and troubleshooting.
- Development Engineers: Collaboration with your teams to develop new applications and push the boundaries of TPEs applications.
- Circularity and Innovation Manager: Leading the way in integrating circularity potential into operations.
A Word from Our Sales & Marketing Director
Mikko Långström, Elastomers Sales & Marketing Director at Bjørn Thorsen, shares his enthusiasm: “More than a supplier, we aim to be a trusted elastomers partner and serve our customers not only with the best products, like the iconic Santoprene TPV and Hytrel TPC, but also with flexible supply and logistic solutions, as well as dedicated technical and customer support, including serving them with customized compounds, additives, special masterbatches, modifiers or recycled options”.
Celanese products will be available all over Europe via Bjørn Thorsen’s distribution channels. For more information about thermoplastic elastomer products and services, contact us at elastomers@bjorn-thorsen.com.
About Bjørn Thorsen
From Denmark since 1952, Bjørn Thorsen is family-owned reputable and experienced distributor of Advanced Polymers, Performance Materials and Coatings. While other product groups remain available mostly in the Nordics, Bjørn Thorsen’s Elastomers offering and “solution provider” approach with customized compounds is available for customers all over Europe. Bjørn Thorsen aims to become a trusted partner in serving European customers with a comprehensive elastomers portfolio, technical expertise, and customer support around TPV, TPC, TPO, TPU, TPS or EVA. The company’s head office is in Copenhagen, Denmark, but it serves customers with local warehouses and sales affiliates in different European countries.
