Brampton, Ontarion (December 1, 2015) Effective December 1, 2015, Debro Chemicals will represent H.B. Fuller’s Polymers business as its exclusive sales distributor in Canada. The polymer technologies sold will cater to a variety of applications, including adhesives, construction products, textiles, paints and specialty coatings.
“H.B. Fuller brings to Debro Chemicals best-in-class polymers backed by strong technical and lab support,” said Bill Heise, President and CEO, Debro Chemicals. “By connecting the talents of our sales force and H.B. Fuller’s technical applications expertise, we will be able to offer customers high-quality, innovative polymers solutions from a market-leading supplier. I believe our goals are complementary with a focus on providing forward-thinking, problem-solving applications. We are thrilled to partner with H.B. Fuller.”
While H.B. Fuller is best known for its global leadership in adhesives, the company also manufactures and markets world-class, specialty polymers. The collaboration between Debro and H.B. Fuller offers mutual benefits in creating opportunities to broaden market reach.
“Our Polymer business has not had a strong presence in Canada, so we looked for a partner that was closely aligned with our strategic vision,” said Russell M. Frank, general sales manager, H.B. Fuller Polymers. “Our new Distributor partner, Debro Chemicals, exceeded all of our criteria. Their industry knowledge, reputation and exceptional service levels are just what we need to expand our polymer technology business in the Canadian market.”
About Debro Chemicals
Established in 1920, Debro Chemicals is one of Canada’s oldest privately owned chemical distribution companies. For almost a century, we’ve built our success on delivering integrity, personalized customer service, and valued partnerships with our principals. Headquartered in Brampton, Ontario, our services are nationwide with warehousing partners in Vancouver, Calgary, Edmonton, and Montreal.
We are partnered with world class manufacturers, and offer expertise in chemical distribution with a wide range of products. We continue to strengthen our portfolio with new strategic product lines in our Industrial Chemicals, Food Ingredients and Fine Chemicals divisions. At Debro we take the time to listen and go the extra mile to ensure our customers are completely satisfied. Our team of trained and market-focused industry professionals are highly knowledgeable and can help you select the best solution for your unique application.
We aspire to establish ourselves as the exclusive and preferred Canadian distributor for our customers and principals. With our national infrastructure and service tailored to your local business needs, Debro is the distributor of choice for companies expecting reliable, time tested, traditional distribution solutions.
About H.B. Fuller Polymers
H.B. Fuller Polymers is a leading manufacturer of high-quality emulsion polymers, or polymer dispersions used as binders and polymer additives. These products are manufactured in a number of sites in the U.S. and Europe. H.B. Fuller markets its emulsion polymers under the Pace®, Plyamul®, Fulatex®, Elvace®, Copro® and Acryltac® brands to various end uses, such as adhesives, construction products, textiles, paints and specialty coatings.
About H.B. Fuller Company
For over 125 years, H.B. Fuller has been a leading global adhesives provider focusing on perfecting adhesives, sealants and other specialty chemical products to improve products and lives. With fiscal 2014 net revenue of $2.1 billion, H.B. Fuller’s commitment to innovation brings together people, products and processes that answer and solve some of the world’s biggest challenges. Our reliable, responsive service creates lasting, rewarding connections with customers in packaging, hygiene, general assembly, electronic and assembly materials, paper converting, woodworking, construction, automotive and consumer businesses. And our promise to our people connects them with opportunities to innovate and thrive. For more information, visit us at www.hbfuller.com and subscribe to our blog.