Westlake Epoxy Expands Distribution Partnership with Brenntag to South and West India
Westlake Corporation (NYSE: WLK) today announced a significant expansion of its long-standing distribution relationship with Brenntag, extending their collaboration to South and West India. This strategic move builds on a successful global partnership spanning Europe, North and South America, and Southeast Asia, further broadening Westlake Epoxy’s reach into one of the world’s fastest-growing markets for coatings, adhesives, and construction applications.
The expansion reflects Westlake Epoxy’s commitment to delivering high-performance epoxy solutions to regions experiencing rapid industrial growth, urbanization, and infrastructure investment. By leveraging Brenntag’s regional presence and technical expertise, Westlake Epoxy aims to provide customers with reliable supply, application-focused support, and locally tailored solutions to meet evolving performance and regulatory requirements.
Expanding a Global Collaboration
Westlake Epoxy and Brenntag have maintained a productive and successful partnership across multiple continents, including Europe, the Americas, and Southeast Asia. This long-standing collaboration has focused on delivering consistent, high-quality epoxy solutions that serve a broad spectrum of industries, from coatings and adhesives to construction applications.
The new agreement extends this proven model to India, enabling both companies to strengthen their presence in a market with significant growth potential. The Indian coatings, adhesives, and construction sectors are expanding rapidly, fueled by increasing infrastructure projects, urbanization trends, and rising demands for advanced material performance.
“Expanding our collaboration with Brenntag into India allows us to support customers more closely in a high-growth market,” said Brian Powers, Vice President, Westlake Epoxy. “Brenntag’s deep market understanding, technical expertise, and strong customer reach make them an ideal partner for the Indian market. This collaboration enables us to serve customers more effectively and respond to local application and performance requirements.”
Brenntag’s Role in India
Under the expanded collaboration, Brenntag will serve as the exclusive distributor for Westlake Epoxy’s established portfolio in South and West India. This includes a wide range of epoxy solutions for coatings, adhesives, and construction applications, such as the EPON™, EPIKOTE™, EPIKURE™, and EPI‑REZ™ product lines.
Brenntag’s role goes beyond distribution. Customers in India will benefit from enhanced local technical support, including formulation advice, application guidance, and troubleshooting services. This approach ensures that companies adopting Westlake Epoxy products can optimize performance, comply with local regulations, and efficiently scale operations.
“With our presence in South and West India and strong technical capabilities, we are well positioned to support customers with tailored epoxy solutions for coatings, adhesives, and construction,” said Sanjay Karkhanis, Regional President, Material Science Brenntag APAC. “Westlake Epoxy’s reliable portfolio, combined with our regional expertise, strengthens our ability to deliver value to customers and supports further business growth in India.”
Strengthening Customer Support
The expanded partnership is designed to provide a higher level of support for customers navigating India’s complex and rapidly evolving market. By combining Westlake Epoxy’s proven technology with Brenntag’s local market knowledge, companies will gain access to:
- Reliable supply: Ensuring uninterrupted access to critical epoxy solutions.
- Technical service: On-site support and guidance for formulation and processing.
- Application-focused solutions: Tailored advice for specific coatings, adhesives, and construction needs.
- Regulatory guidance: Assistance navigating regional environmental and safety standards.
This collaboration allows customers to address the increasing complexity of performance and processing requirements while reducing operational risks associated with sourcing and using epoxy materials.
India’s Growing Market for Epoxy Solutions
India represents one of the fastest-growing markets for high-performance epoxy products. Key factors driving growth include:
- Infrastructure development: Large-scale construction projects and urbanization are fueling demand for durable and high-performance materials.
- Industrial expansion: Manufacturing and industrial sectors are increasingly adopting advanced coatings and adhesives to improve longevity and efficiency.
- Rising performance expectations: Customers seek epoxy solutions that meet stringent requirements for chemical resistance, adhesion, and durability.
- Regulatory compliance: Environmental and safety standards are evolving, requiring technical guidance and compliant solutions.
By entering South and West India, Westlake Epoxy and Brenntag aim to support local customers in meeting these evolving market needs while helping them remain competitive globally.
Proven Portfolio of Epoxy Solutions
Westlake Epoxy’s portfolio has a long-standing reputation for quality and performance. Key product lines offered through Brenntag include:
- EPON™: Versatile epoxy resins for coatings, adhesives, and composites.
- EPIKOTE™: High-performance resins engineered for advanced industrial applications.
- EPIKURE™: Curing agents providing superior control over reaction rates and mechanical properties.
- EPI‑REZ™: Specialty resins for construction and high-performance adhesive formulations.
These solutions are widely recognized for their reliability, consistency, and adaptability across diverse applications. By leveraging Brenntag’s regional network, Westlake Epoxy ensures these products are accessible and supported across South and West India.
Strategic Benefits of the Collaboration
The expansion offers strategic advantages for both companies:
- For Westlake Epoxy: Increased market penetration in one of the world’s fastest-growing regions and strengthened local support infrastructure.
- For Brenntag: Enhanced product offerings and the ability to deliver tailored technical support to customers, strengthening their Material Science portfolio.
- For Customers: Access to reliable, high-quality epoxy solutions with comprehensive technical and application support, enabling optimized performance and compliance with local regulations.
The collaboration reflects a shared commitment to long-term growth and customer success, building on the proven synergies established across Europe, the Americas, and Southeast Asia.
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