Lion Elastomers names Safic-Alcan subsidiary as Canada distributor

Geismar, Louisiana – Lion Elastomers has appointed Safic-Alcan subsidiary ChemSpec as its distributor in Canada, the rubber manufacturer announced 2 Nov.

Based in Ottawa, Ontario, ChemSpec Canada Inc., will distribute Lion’s portfolio of Royalene and Royaledge EPDM; Royaltherm silicone modified EPDM; Trilene liquid EPDM, Duradene styrene solution butadiene rubber, Diene polybutadiene rubber, and Stereon styrene-butadiene-styrene in the Canadian market.

According to Lion, ChemSpec Canada is “a growing supplier” of speciality chemicals in the country.

“We believe Canadian customers will greatly benefit from the ChemSpec Canada’s strong regional support capabilities,” said Claude Dupuis, VP sales Lion Elastomers.

“Lion's recent multimillion dollar capacity investment combined with an announcement to expand into NBR production will create exciting new opportunities for growth,” said ChemSpec Canada managing director David Jackson.