Apr 29 2006
Basell, a global leader in the development, production and marketing of polyolefins, announced today that effective May 1, Hunt Agencies will act as distributor of Basell polypropylene products for New Zealand’s growing customer base.
Hunt Agencies, based in Auckland, is a major player in New Zealand in the distribution of polymers and polymer processing equipment.
“Hunt Agencies has a proven track record in servicing the New Zealand polymers market and Basell is very pleased to have them as a key partner in servicing this market,” said Steve Mewing vice president, Sales and Marketing for Basell Australia. “Under the new agreement our customers in New Zealand will benefit from an enhanced level of service.”
Basell is currently expanding the capacity of its Geelong polypropylene plant that serves the New Zealand market. “This will further strengthen our commitment to provide reliable, high-quality polypropylene products,” said Barry Kelly, managing director of Basell Australia.