News | September 15, 2000

Rhodia Silicones Names Stochem as Distributor for Silicone Fluids, Emulsions and Resins in Canada

Source: Rhodia Silicones North America (formerly Applied Silicone Corp.)

August 1, 2000, ROCK HILL, S.C. - Rhodia Silicones announces it has selected Stochem Inc. as its newly authorized distributor for silicone specialty fluids, emulsions and resins in Canada.

Stochem will represent and distribute Rhodia's Rhodorsil brand silicone fluids, emulsions and resins to customers in Canada.

Based in Brampton, ON, Stochem is a leading supplier of raw materials for use in the adhesives, paint, coatings, construction materials, rubber, plastics and other industries. Stochem is an active member of the Canadian Association of Chemical Distributors and is certified under the Responsible Distribution Process Program, an industry standard for chemical distributors.

Stochem maintains a national presence in Canada with experienced sales and customer service teams located in Toronto (Brampton), Montreal (Lachine) and Vancouver (Burnaby). Rhodia will support Stochem with technical and commercial resources. For more information on Stochem, call (905) 458-6888, or visit the Stochem website at www.stochem.com.

Rhodia Silicones is a world leader in silicone products. Rhodia's specialty silicone products provide properties such as moisture and high temperature protection, insulation, release, foam control, lubrication, softening, bonding or easier molding and reproduction for applications in nearly any industry including automotive, aerospace, coatings, rubber and plastic, personal care, detergents, and health care.

Rhodia, one of the world's leading specialty chemicals companies, seeks to improve the quality of daily life by developing value-added products, services and solutions in the areas of cosmetics, clothing, food, health, the environment and industry. Rhodia employs 24,800 people worldwide and recorded sales of $5.5 billion in 1999. Rhodia (NYSE:RHA) is listed on the New York and Paris stock exchanges.

Rhodia Silicones North America (formerly Applied Silicone Corp.), 320 West Stanley Avenue, Ventura, CA 93001. Tel: 609-860-4423; Fax: 609-395-1632.