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Italmatch Chemicals Spa appoints Sea-Land Chemical Europe Ltd as sole distributor for the UK and Nordic region

Genova, Italy, 22nd September 2011

Italmatch Chemicals Spa has appointed Sea-Land Chemical Europe Ltd as sole distributor of all of their lubricant product portfolio (Ketjenlube®, Dapramid®, Dapral® and specific phosphite products) in the UK and Nordic region. As sole distributor, Sea-Land Chemical Europe will handle all marketing and sales activities including communications with customers related to logistics and technical service activities.

Italmatch Chemicals has been expanding its offer to the lubricants industry in recent years and Managing Director, Sergio Iorio is enthusiastic about the new relationship with Sea-Land Chemical Europe. "Italmatch Chemicals has been investing heavily in manufacturing capability and research and development to help us better serve the marketplace", said Iorio. "This arrangement with Sea-Land Chemical Europe is part of a global sales expansion to provide a greater level of informed interaction with our existing and growing customer portfolio."

For European Business Director, Norberto Gatti, this is an opportunity to create a new position in this marketplace. "We are constantly looking at ways to improve our offer to the market. We believe that Sea-Land Chemical Europe can bring a more focused approach to our customer base across the UK and Nordic regions and provide immediate local technical and logistical support."

President of Sea-Land Chemical Company, Joe Clayton, speaking from the US headquarters in Westlake, Ohio added, "We are very pleased to create this new Agreement with Italmatch Chemicals Spa. As we continue to expand our activities in Europe, Italmatch are the perfect business partner for our organization with their emphasis on technically orientated, high quality product technology."

Italmatch Chemicals Spa has its head office in Genova, Italy and is a speciality chemical company leader in the lubricant and plastic additive markets.

For further information contact Mr Norberto Gatti on +390293525266 or visit the web site at www.italmatch.it .

Sea-Land Chemical Europe Ltd is based in the UK and is part of the Sea-Land Chemical Company headquartered out of Westlake, Ohio, USA. The Sea-Land Chemical Company is an employee owned distributor of chemical specialties serving the lubricants, household, industrial and institutional cleaners and coatings and adhesives markets.

For further information contact Robert Stubbs on +44 (0)1477 549273

Sea-Land Chemical Company Expands with European Subsidiary

Westlake, Ohio, January 3rd, 2011

Sea-Land Chemical Company, through one of its subsidiaries, has formed Sea-Land Chemical Europe. Based in the United Kingdom, the company will supply specialty chemicals to the European lubricants; household, industrial and institutional cleaning; and coatings markets.

"The timing is right for this expansion," said Sea-Land Chemical Company president Joseph Clayton. "It will enable us to better serve our business partners while meeting a global need for distribution."

Sea-Land Chemical Europe has entered into an agreement with Robert Stubbs formerly of the Polartech Group of Companies. Mr. Stubbs will promote products currently available to the market, conduct market studies for prospective suppliers and offer sourcing opportunities from Europe and Asia.

"Chemical distribution has polarized in Europe into large supply chain orientated groups and much smaller distributors, many of whom lack true sector expertise" said Mr. Stubbs. "Sea-Land is one of a decreasing number of specialized distributors which combines the scale and logistical expertise with real levels of technical expertise. These are attributes readily translatable to Europe"

Founded in Cleveland, Ohio in 1963, the Sea-Land Chemical Company is an employee-owned distributor of chemical specialties. Sea-Land Chemical provides a variety of products to the lubricants; household, industrial & institutional; coatings and adhesives; and rubber and plastics industries. The company's experienced team of industry professionals provides superior distribution and technical support for markets across the United States, Canada and Europe.

For information, please call 440-871-7887 or visit www.sealandchem.com. Alternatively, information may be obtained by calling Sea-Land Europe at UK 01477-549367 or at www.sealandchem.co.uk

Recent Additions to Business Partners

Lard Oil from Vaport Industries

Ketjenlube esters from Italmatch