Americas International is well positioned to provide the individualized attention and high level of service Flexsys customers expect,” said Jim Wilder, Flexsys Commercial Director, Americas. “We are committed to ensuring a smooth transition for our customers and look forward to this new growth opportunity with Americas International.” Americas International is a leading North American distributor of rubber and rubber chemicals with an extensive network of warehouse operations to ensure on-time delivery of products.Headquartered in Akron, OH, Americas International maintains warehouses in Ohio, Virginia, Illinois, Texas, California and Canada.
Flexsys is the world’s leading producer of chemicals for the rubber and tire industry. Flexsys products help control the process of manufacturing rubber, while improving its durability, flexibility and appearance.
About Solutia Inc.
Solutia (NYSE:SOA) is a market-leading performance materials and specialty chemicals company. The company focuses on providing solutions for a better life through a range of products, including: Saflex® interlayer for laminated glass; CPFilms® aftermarket window films sold under the LLumar® brand and others; and technical specialties including the Flexsys® family of chemicals for the rubber industry, Skydrol® aviation hydraulic fluid and Therminol® heat transfer fluid. Solutia’s businesses are world leaders in each of their market segments. With its headquarters in St. Louis, Missouri, USA, the company operates globally with approximately 3,100 employees in more than 60 locations. More information is available at www.Solutia.com.
Flexsys Selects Americas International To Be Their North America Distributor
Date: 31 August 2009
Source: Solutia Inc.
ST. LOUIS August 27, 2009 – Flexsys America L.P., a subsidiary of Solutia Inc. announced today the selection of Americas International, Inc. as their North American rubber chemical distributor as of September 1, 2009.