COLUMBUS, OH — Budenheim, a specialty chemicals company and manufacturer of intumescent fire protection coatings and plastics, announced a new partnership with U.S. agent Chemigon, in addition to its current agent, HM Royal Inc. The partnership involves the selling of products under the Budenheim brand BUDIT^®.  

Chemigon, headquartered in Akron, Ohio, specializes in plastics and serves the manufacturing industry with technical support and distribution services for functional additives, fillers, polymers and compounds. The company provides solutions in the industrial, automotive, construction, wire and cable and transportation industries.

 “The selection of Chemigon as our agent in the U.S. is just one of many strategic movements Budenheim will make as we position our business to set the industry standard for quality, safety and sustainability,” said Carolyn Pressley, National Sales Manager for Budenheim USA. “Together with Chemigon, we are fully committed to provide high-performance, eco-friendly solutions that will undoubtedly drive the growth of this exciting market.”

Halogen-free flame retardants from Budenheim help intumescent coatings and plastics protect buildings, airplanes, trains and automobiles from fire while complying with strict environmental standards.

Budenheim is a global specialty chemicals company with production sites in Germany, China, Mexico, United States and Spain.