Barentz, a global specialty ingredients solution provider, has announced that ddchem, manufacturer of hardeners for epoxy resins, hot melt polyamides, and epoxy systems based in Italy, has appointed Barentz as U.S. Midwest and Canada distributor channel partner.

“The start of this partnership with Barentz will enable us to reach important markets for the demand of epoxy systems across Canada and the U.S. Midwest. Thanks to a passionate and extremely competent team, I am confident that we will be able to handle every project,” said Marco Cagliari, ddchem managing director.

Derren Matthews, principal manager – Case & Plastics, Barentz North America, commented “We are thrilled to partner with ddchem in Canada and the U.S. Midwest. I am confident that our extremely knowledgeable Account Managers, together with ddchem’s technical and innovative team, will be able to fulfill your amine hardener requirements. The ddchem partnership allows us to expand our product offerings for your epoxy resin systems.”