AVON, OH — Specialty chemical distributor Maroon Group announced a new distribution relationship with BRB International, a global manufacturer of specialty silicones and silicone additives. Effective immediately, Maroon Group will be the exclusive distributor of BRB International’s specialty silicone materials for the CASE and construction markets, west of the Rockies. In addition, Maroon Group has been granted non-exclusive distribution rights to BRB International’s line of silane coupling agents, silane crosslinkers, silicone oils, and silicone OH polymers.

BRB International’s innovative silicone chemistry, teamed with Maroon Group's technical sales team, customer service, formulary support, laboratory facilities, and global sourcing capabilities, will provide differentiated value-added capabilities to customers across North America.

“We are very excited about our partnership with BRB International in the U.S. and bringing their world-class products, technical expertise and market leadership to the CASE market,” said Thomas Papasso, Vice President Principal Management.  “BRB’s products allow Maroon to continue to offer new solutions to meet the challenges of our customers and allowing them to be successful.”

“With the appointment of Maroon Group, we will be strategically positioned to meet the current and future demands of paint, coatings, inks and construction chemicals industries west of the Rockies in the USA,” said Michel Bassens, Sales Leader for BRB North America Inc.