KRAHN Chemie and UPM Biochemicals Sign Distribution Agreement
HAMBURG, Germany — KRAHN Chemie and UPM Biochemicals signed an exclusive distribution agreement to market UPM BioMotion™ renewable functional fillers (RFF) in Germany, Austria and Switzerland. RFF are a completely new category of functional fillers, replacing fossil-based carbon black and precipitated silica. The distribution agreement covers UPM BioMotion X10, X20 and X40 product grades to be used in plastics, adhesives and sealants as well as paints and coatings.
UPM BioMotion renewable functional fillers are reported to have a significantly lower CO2 footprint compared to traditional, oil-based products. They enable companies to respond to changing market conditions, increasing consumer demands for advanced product sustainability and to make a tangible contribution to achieving the 2050 climate targets.