Pittsburgh, PA — NOVA Chemicals Corporation, has signed a sales and representative agreement with Propex Concrete Systems, a business unit of Propex Operating Company, LLC, for Elemix® concrete additive.
Under the agreement, Propex Concrete Systems will be responsible for increasing sales of Elemix concrete additive in the U.S. ready mix and precast markets, while providing customer service and marketing support to accelerate commercial use of Elemix additive in project specifications. Propex provides Elemix additive with an additional channel to market through a targeted, national sales force and gives Propex another innovative product offering to enhance the performance of concrete.
“Working with Propex, we will be able to leverage their existing relationships with ready mix producers, contractors, design professionals and engineering companies to deliver the sustainable, lightweight and durable benefits of Elemix additive to the concrete industry,” commented Todd Becker, Global Business Director, Elemix additive.
Propex spokesperson, Chris Crouch, Executive Vice President, Concrete Systems , added, “Elemix additive is a great fit with our existing line of concrete solutions — providing our team with the opportunity to deliver another innovative value added concrete product to our customers.”
As the world’s largest supplier of fiber solutions for concrete reinforcement, Propex Concrete Systems has placed over 2 billion square meters of fiber reinforced concrete in homes, offices, schools and manufacturing plants around the world.
About Elemix additive
Elemix concrete additive utilizes advanced polymer technology to deliver stronger, longer lasting, more efficient concrete applications. Available globally, with consistency, Elemix additive provides concrete designers and manufacturers with an edge over the competition. www.elemix.com
About NOVA Chemicals, Inc.
NOVA Chemicals develops and manufactures chemicals, plastic resins and end-products that make everyday life safer, healthier and easier. Our employees work to ensure health, safety, security and environmental stewardship through our commitment to Responsible Care®. NOVA Chemicals is a wholly owned subsidiary of The International Petroleum Investment Company (IPIC) of the Emirate of Abu Dhabi. www.novachemicals.com.
About Propex
Propex is the leading producer of geosynthetic, concrete, furnishing and industrial fabrics and fiber with more than 2,500 employees worldwide in manufacturing, distribution and office facilities. A leader in forward-thinking research and market education, Propex creates a competitive advantage for customers by finding solutions to their greatest technical challenges and providing exceptional service and expertise from initial order to on-site installation. Known for fostering partnerships that generate long-term results, Propex also collaborates with customers to enhance their profitability by bringing innovative solutions to the marketplace — including a multitude of products used daily by consumers around the world. Propex — creating the advantages that create success. www.fibermesh.com
Media Contacts
Jennifer Moorhouse, Marketing Communications
NOVA Chemicals
+1 412 490 4789
moorhoj@novachem.com
Sandy Stewart, Marketing Manager
Propex
+1 423 553 2894
Sandy.Stewart@propexus.com
