Connell Brothers to Distribute Bayers Coatings and Adhesive Specialty Ingredients in Malaysia

KUALA LUMPUR -- Connell Bros. Company (Malaysia) Sdn. Bhd. announced that it has signed a distribution agreement with Bayer Co. (Malaysia) Sdn. Bhd to market and distribute the coatings, adhesives, and specialties (CAS) product lines from Bayer MaterialScience to its customers in Malaysia, which was effective as of July 1, 2013.

The partnership is an exciting opportunity that will see both companies share expertise and work together to offer an extensive range of specialty chemicals to a wide range of industries in Malaysia. Through Connell Brothers formulation and application lab located in Bangkok, Thailand, the companys technical specialists can aid in specialized product development for customers in the region.

"We value our partnership with Bayer MaterialScience, and were thrilled to begin working with the local team in Malaysia to bring their quality specialties products to our customers," said Jeff Streblow, vice president of Connell Brothers. ?We have excellent teams with selling, marketing, and technical formulation experience, and thorough knowledge of the needs of our customers in these markets."

About Bayer MaterialScience

With sales of 11.5 billion Euros in 2012, Bayer MaterialScience, a Bayer Group company, is among the worlds largest manufacturers of high-tech materials and one of the worlds leading suppliers of materials for coatings, adhesives and specialties.

About Wilbur-Ellis

Established in 1921, Wilbur-Ellis is an international marketer and distributor of agricultural products, animal feed and specialty chemicals and ingredients. By developing strong relationships, strategic market investments and the ability to capitalize on new opportunities, Wilbur-Ellis has continued to grow its business with sales over $3 billion.