WAALWIJK, the Netherlands – Stahl has expanded its agreement with independent distributor Univar, assigning Univar to promote Stahl Polymers in the Czech Republic and Slovakia. In January 2016, Univar was appointed the representative for Stahl in Eastern Europe.

Libor Koníček will promote Stahl’s business in the Czech Republic and Slovakia, focusing on Stahl Polymers. Koníček has ample experience in the coatings and polymers industry and has an extensive network in both countries.

Countries in which Univar represents Stahl include the Czech Republic, Slovakia, Poland, Romania, Hungary, Austria, Serbia, Slovenia, Bosnia Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Croatia and Montenegro.

“This extension of the current agreement will allow us to serve our customers in Czech Republic and Slovakia top-quality, environmentally friendly products. This development is very well in line with the Stahl Polymers growth strategy for Europe,” said Raymond Bakker, Global Business Director Stahl Polymers.