Author: Jack Moran

Leawood, KS, May 2, 2025 – Peninsula Polymers, the North American leader in specialty chemical distribution, is pleased to announce a strategic partnership with Rodaj, a distributor serving the CASE, Packaging, and Specialty markets. 

“We have been diligent in selecting the right partner in Mexico, and Rodaj is the perfect fit. They share our core values, company culture, and dedication to providing superior technical service. This relationship enhances our ability to serve customers locally and will help our supplier partners extend their reach and gain trusted representation in Mexico,” said Ken Moran, President of Peninsula Polymers.

Rodaj has served the Mexican market for over 25 years, delivering value-added products and services across multiple industries. “I deeply respect Rodaj’s leadership and the strong foundation they’ve built. Partnering with them is an honor, and we couldn’t be more thrilled to work together toward shared success in this important market,” said Tracy Roop, Commercial Director, SE and Mexico, at Peninsula Polymers.

“Over the course of 25 years, we have established Rodaj as a reliable distributor with a strong technical focus. We believe our partnership with Peninsula Polymers will help us strengthen our market presence and provide greater value and better solutions to our customers and suppliers,” said Antonio González, Managing Director of Rodaj.

Grace Matthews advised Peninsula Polymers on the transaction.

About Peninsula Polymers

Peninsula Polymers is a distributor of specialty coatings raw materials and has been serving customers in North America for over 30 years.  

With distribution centers located across the United States, Peninsula Polymers partners with the most technologically advanced suppliers to deliver a full complement of products and technical expertise to diverse industries.

About Rodaj

Rodaj is a Mexican specialty chemical distributor founded in 1999. Its product portfolio includes coatings, adhesives, graphic arts, and packaging. Its headquarters is in Tultitlán, State of Mexico, and it has nationwide coverage.

If you would like additional information, please contact Kelly Schmit, Director Business Development, at kschmit@penpoly.com.

---

Leawood, KS, December 1, 2023 – Peninsula Polymers, the North American leader in specialty chemical distribution, is pleased to announce the acquisition of a new 32,000 square foot facility in Fort Wayne, Indiana.

“We are always looking for opportunities to better serve our customer base and we felt this warehouse was the perfect addition to our Midwest footprint,” said Ken Moran, President. “We are excited about the strategic investment in the region and are looking forward to 2024.”

“We have started ramping up operations at the Fort Wayne distribution center and expect to be fully operational by year end,” said Richard Daigle, Director of Operations.

About Peninsula Polymers
Peninsula Polymers is a distributor of specialty coatings raw materials and has been serving
customers in North America for over 30 years. With fifteen distribution centers located across the United States, Peninsula Polymers partners with the most technologically advanced suppliers to deliver a full complement of products and technical expertise to diverse industries.

If you would like additional information, please contact Kelly Schmit, Director Business Development at kschmit@penpoly.com.

---

Leawood, KS, November 27, 2023 – Peninsula Polymers, the North American leader in specialty chemical distribution, was awarded the Silver medal from EcoVadis, an independent, trusted ratings provider that assesses environmental performance, labor and human rights practices, ethics, and sustainable procurement practices. 

This recent recognition of Silver places Peninsula’s sustainability performance in the top 25% of companies across all industries and represents an improvement over its prior rating of Bronze for 2022.   “We are especially proud of this rating because it validates the efforts we have made internally to ensure every decision is made with exemplary Corporate Social responsibility in mind,” said Ken Moran President. “We will continue to look for ways to improve upon our existing practices or implement new initiatives that advance our strategic sustainability goals for the benefit of our employees, customers, suppliers and the environment.”

About Peninsula Polymers

Peninsula Polymers is a distributor of specialty coatings raw materials and has been serving customers in North America for over 30 years.  

With fifteen distribution centers located across the United States, Peninsula Polymers partners with the most technologically advanced suppliers to deliver a full complement of products and technical expertise to diverse industries.

If you would like additional information, please contact Kelly Schmit, Director Business Development at kschmit@penpoly.com.

---

Leawood, KS, November 17, 2023 – Peninsula Polymers, the North American leader in specialty chemical distribution, is pleased to announce that they are expanding their National Distribution Agreement with Westlake Epoxy into Mexico for 2024.

“We have been proud to call Westlake Epoxy a long-term strategic partner, and we see entering the Mexico market with them as the next logical progression. We could not be more pleased to have Westlake Epoxy by our side in this endeavor,” said Ken Moran, President. “As we evaluate how to add value and best serve our customers and strategic partners, it is important to us to provide stability and continued investments for mutual growth.”

“The professionalism and technical expertise Peninsula provides to our mutual customer base has always been exemplary, so it was an easy decision to work with them as they move into the new region. We are looking forward to a successful 2024 as well as pursuing opportunities outside of the US into Mexico,” said Adam Houseman, Distribution Manager – Americas, Westlake Epoxy.

About Westlake
Westlake is a global manufacturer and supplier of materials and innovative products that enhance life every day. Headquartered in Houston, with operations in Asia, Europe and North America, we provide the building blocks for vital solutions — from housing and construction, to packaging and healthcare, to automotive and consumer. For more information, visit the Company’s web site at www.westlake.com.

About Peninsula Polymers
Peninsula Polymers is a distributor of specialty coatings raw materials and has been serving customers in North America for over 30 years. With fifteen distribution centers located across the United States, Peninsula Polymers partners with the most technologically advanced suppliers to deliver a full complement of products and technical expertise to diverse industries.

If you would like additional information, please contact Kelly Schmit, Director Business Development at
kschmit@penpoly.com.

---