FERRO-PLAST and SANITIZED AG Enter Into Partnership

SANITIZED customers in Italy's polymer industry will benefit from FERRO-PLAST's expertise and established sales network. Sanitized® antimicrobial additives will be marketed by the new sales partner in Italy for hygiene functionality and material protection of polymers. SANITIZED and FERRO-PLAST, experts in fields with similar value understanding, have combined their strengths; both develop high-performance products for the polymer industry, starting with an understanding of value-added products and optimal use, coupled with the best possible service. Since both companies focus on innovative, customer-specific solutions, this cooperation with SANITIZED is a good choice for the portfolio. With the addition of antimicrobial Sanitized® additives to FERRO-PLAST, the polymer industry now has access to a comprehensive package that offers more than products for hygiene functionality and material protection. SANITIZED, in addition to core product services, supports development, production and marketing through the use of the Sanitized® Ingredient Brand, which is characterized by differentiation in end products and emphasis on quality. SANITIZED antimicrobial additives for polymers protect end products from bacterial invasion, algae and mold formation, material degradation, biofilms, pink stains and odors caused by microorganisms. The polymer industry uses antimicrobial additives in flooring, industrial coatings, artificial leather, roof membranes, pool liners, tarpaulins and all extruded products. Rodolfo Di Nardo, General Manager of FERRO-PLAST, said: "FERRO-PLAST is proud to represent the prestigious and important brand Sanitized® in Italy. We are confident that we have the experience and skills necessary to successfully present these hygiene products. We are particularly confident that they will provide significant support to the Italian plastics market at this time. Michael Lüthi, Polymers President at SANITIZED AG, endorses FERRO-PLAST for technical competence and strong customer focus."