Osnabrück, Germany – Huntsman, a global leader in thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU) elastomers, is extending its distribution partnership with WOBATEK Kunststoffvertriebs GmbH, a specialist in engineering plastics for industrial applications throughout Central and Eastern Europe.
Under the newly signed distribution agreement, WOBATEK will now carry Huntsman’s AVALON®, IROGRAN® and IROSTIC® lines of TPU in Austria, Poland, Southern Germany, Czech Republic, and Switzerland. This expansion reinforces Huntsman’s footprint in these strategic markets.
WOBATEK, founded in 2000 and based in Sinzheim near Baden-Baden, is a family-run business with strong local ties and a well-established customer base across the region. Their expertise in innovative engineering thermoplastics for injection molding and niche technical applications sets them apart.
Michael Kolm, Sales Portfolio Manager for Specialty Elastomers – EAIME at Huntsman, commented: “Since 2009, we’ve partnered with WOBATEK and built a robust customer network in Southern Germany, Switzerland and the Czech Republic. Now, expanding into Poland and Austria enables more industrial firms to access our cutting-edge TPU technologies.”
Thomas Wolting, Managing Director at WOBATEK, added: “Increasing our distribution reach for Huntsman’s TPU marks a major step for us. Huntsman TPUs are benchmarks in polymer engineering, merging durability, flexibility, and sustainability. Our goal is to help customers create lighter, stronger, and more efficient products. This broader collaboration demonstrates our dedication to innovation and performance.”
Huntsman supplies a broad portfolio of TPU products both directly and via its distributor network—delivering advanced polyurethane solutions across core geographic markets and high-value sectors.
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AVALON® TPU delivers exceptional abrasion resistance, flexibility, and durability, ideal for demanding industrial and footwear uses.
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IROGRAN® TPU is a versatile elastomer range made for injection molding, extrusion, hot-melt bonding, and adhesive films, favored for technical components, footwear, apparel, and automotive applications.
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IROSTIC® TPU offers adhesive-grade performance, optimized for both solvent-based and hot-melt bonding—trusted in footwear, textiles, and automotive bonding for its strong adhesion and reliable consistency.
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