PENNWHITE LIMITED APPOINTS KRAHN UK LIMITED AS UK DISTRIBUTOR FOR SILICONE OILS
15 May 2024
KRAHN UK has been appointed as the long-term distributor of PennWhite-branded silicone oils in the UK and Ireland. Taking immediate effect, the agreement with PennWhite Limited is designed to broaden its footprint in these markets and meet the growing demand for premium silicone oils utilising KRAHN UK’s know-how, technical resources, and extensive distribution network.
Based in Middlewich, England, PennWhite Limited is a leading manufacturer of antifoam chemistry under the renowned FoamDoctor® brand and supplies a portfolio of silicone oils alongside other speciality chemicals. PennWhite’s specialist processing aides are used in a wide range of applications such as food and beverage processing, wastewater treatment, upstream and downstream oil, and increasingly in the coatings and adhesives industry. They play an essential role in many everyday products including some of the world’s biggest brands.
Andrew Lamb, Managing Director, KRAHN UK.
“KRAHN is delighted to have reached this agreement as we see an increasing interest from our customers in premium silicone oils. PennWhite Limited is well-respected, its reputation built upon almost 40 years of experience in silicone applications. The partnership allows us to dynamically enter this market segment whilst better serving our customers with an even wider spectrum of their raw material requirements. It also provides an opportunity for further growth and we look forward to achieving great success, together.”
Tobias Tasche, Chief Executive Officer, PennWhite Limited.
“We are incredibly excited about this agreement with KRAHN as our organizations are very much aligned in our long-term goals and values. PennWhite, under new ownership, is proactively seeking growth through new channels and new markets and KRAHN has a proven footprint in the UK and Ireland markets. Along with complementary products, KRAHN has a strong logistics capability and a team of local technical sales staff that enables us to service these markets appropriately. We look forward to leveraging the excellent reputation of our new partner.”