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Leawood, KS, April 29, 2014 – Peninsula Polymers, the North American leader in specialty chemical distribution has been named Distributor of the Year for Epoxy Americas by Momentive Specialty Chemicals Inc. (Momentive).

Each year Momentive Epoxy Americas business selects a distributor partner to receive this designation based on outstanding sales achievements and excellence in supporting and implementing company initiatives. This is the first time Peninsula Polymers has received this award.

“We sincerely appreciate this honor,” said Ken Moran, President. “Our goal is to continue to grow and to invest in our business and partner relationships. To be recognized for excellence by one of our strategic partners demonstrates that we are moving in the right direction. It is a great tribute to our hard work and ongoing success.”

“We are pleased to present Peninsula Polymers with our 2013 Epoxy Americas Distributor of the Year Award. Their commitment to customer service, successful expansion of the customer base, and their overall integrity has been exemplary,” said Jim Steinert, Distributor Team Manager – Epoxy Americas, Momentive. “We are excited about their results and the direction we see Peninsula heading.”

About Peninsula Polymers
Peninsula Polymers is a distributor of specialty coatings raw materials and has been serving customers in North America for over 20 years. With seven 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 Momentive Specialty Chemicals, Inc.
Based in Columbus, Ohio, Momentive Specialty Chemicals Inc. is the global leader in thermoset resins. Momentive Specialty Chemicals Inc. serves the global wood and industrial markets through a broad range of thermoset technologies, specialty products and technical support for customers in a diverse range of applications and industries. Momentive Specialty Chemicals Inc. is an indirect wholly owned subsidiary of Momentive Performance Materials Holdings LLC.

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

Effective September 20, 2013, or as contracts allow, Arkema Coating Resins will increase the price of acrylic and styrene acrylic latex products sold in North America.

The price of ENCOR® and SNAP® acrylic and styrene-acrylic, and NEOCAR® Acrylic latexes will increase by five percent to 15 percent per wet pound. The price of Celocor® opaque polymer will increase by five percent to ten percent per wet pound. ENCOR® styrene-acrylic hard resins will increase by five percent to ten percent per pound.

This action is necessary due to escalation in the cost of raw materials and transportation for these products.

Link: here.

Leawood, KS, June 17, 2013 – Peninsula Polymers, the North American leader in specialty chemical distribution, is now a proud member of The National Association of Chemical Distributors (NACD).

NACD is the leading organization representing the business of chemical distribution.  Their mission is to enhance and communicate the professionalism and stewardship of the chemical distribution industry.

“We are pleased to be a part of NACD.  After acquiring Peninsula last year, this was an area of focus for us as we continue to grow and invest in our business,” said Ken Moran, President.   “We see this affiliation as a further demonstration of Peninsula Polymers’ commitment to our customer base and to our industry and to the essential principles of Responsible Distribution.”

Peninsula Polymers is a distributor of specialty coatings raw materials and has been serving customers in North America for over 20 years.  With seven 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.

Effective June 1, Cytec Coating Resins is operating as Allnex. The divestiture of the Coating Resins business of Cytec Industries to funds affiliated with Advent International was first announced in October 2012 and completed on April 3, 2013. The adoption of the new name, Allnex, is the first step towards establishing the company’s new identity. “We are excited about our new name,” states CEO Frank Aranzana. “We believe that it reflects who we are, what we stand for, and what we want to achieve.”

The search for a name began with an employee contest in November 2012 that generated more than 300 possibilities. Those names gave inspiration to a global diversity group, which brainstormed further and incorporated advice from a leading branding agency.

“Because a company name is one of the most visible aspects of its reputation, it was very important to take the time to consider the company’s identity, mission and future ambitions in the selection process,” notes Frank.

As a global coating resins company that offers multiple products all under one roof, Allnex is unique in the marketplace. Our aim is to partner with our customers so that we can leverage our extensive expertise and myriad of solutions, and together we can create sustainable value across the different industry segments we serve. Thus, we may proudly say that we do more than provide products; we help improve performance.

Allnex is also innovative, continually bringing new technologies and new ideas to our customers and the marketplace. These characteristics result in our name Allnex and our slogan ‘All About Resins’.

The company’s new logo was designed to reflect Allnex’s product portfolio, sustainable innovations, growth aspirations and commitment to continuous improvement. Specifically, the multiple colors and sizes of the droplets represent Allnex’s technologies, products and talented employees. In addition, the green droplet stands for sustainability while the upward movement of the droplets and text reflects the company’s commitment to operational excellence, innovation and growth, both for Allnex and its customers.

“We believe that Allnex is the one name that we can all stand behind and be proud of,” Aranzana adds.

Additional information on aspects of Allnex’s new identify will be provided as it becomes available. In the meantime, visit www.allnex.com. to keep up to date on additions and improvements to our well-known portfolio of products and services.

Link to article: here.

Leawood, KS, May 1, 2013 – Peninsula Polymers, the North American leader in specialty chemical distribution, today officially launched a new logo and re-designed website.

The overall corporate image has been updated to provide a more contemporary feel and represents a shift as Peninsula Polymers looks to strengthen and grow it’s core markets in the coming years.

“We are excited about the changes and opportunities ahead of us.  The new logo and website provide a symbolic representation that Peninsula Polymers looks to evolve and grow for our customer base,” said Ken Moran, President.

Visit the new website at www.penpoly.com.

Peninsula Polymers is a distributor of specialty coatings raw materials and has been serving customers in North America for over 20 years.  With seven 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, January 1, 2013 – Peninsula Polymers, the North American leader in specialty chemical distribution, is pleased to announce the expansion and relocation of its Corporate Headquarters to Leawood, Kansas. “The support provided by the Kansas Department of Commerce was instrumental as we were making our decision to move,” said Ken Moran, President.

The new contact information for Peninsula Polymers is:

Peninsula Polymers
3401 College Blvd.
Suite 230
Leawood, KS 66211

Phone: 913-647-8100
Fax: 913-647-8180

The move has been well received by all levels of the community. Kevin Jefferies, President and CEO of The Leawood Chamber of Commerce stated, “The Chamber is pleased that Peninsula has chosen to locate their corporate headquarters in Leawood. We appreciate the assistance that the Kansas Department of Commerce has given in bringing this outstanding organization to our community.”

“We’re trying to create the best business environment possible in the state of Kansas,” said Kansas Commerce Secretary Pat George. “It’s great that Peninsula Polymers has decided that our state is the place it wants to grow, invest and add jobs to the economy.”

Peninsula Polymers is a distributor of specialty coatings raw materials and has been servicing customers in North America for over 20 years. With seven 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.