Palmer Holland In the News

Cleveland, OH – June 4, 2019 – Effective immediately, Baerlocher, a global manufacturer of high-quality, innovative plastic additives, appoints Palmer Holland as exclusive, national distributor for its Special Additives Business

Baerlocher offers an extensive portfolio of metal soaps with diverse properties. The portfolio includes calcium stearate, zinc stearate, magnesium stearate, sodium stearate and aluminum stearate. These products can be employed as acid scavengers, stabilizers, lubricants and release agents, among other applications, and some are ideally suited for use as gelling or hydrophobic agents. Metal soaps can enhance production processes, and, in many cases, they enable manufacturers to develop products with smooth surfaces and low friction.

“We are excited to have Palmer Holland representing our products,” said Ed Hall, President and CEO, Baerlocher. “They have demonstrated that they are innovative in their approach to being a service business and that they bring a level of knowledge and creativity that’s rare among distributors. This is something customers should expect from those they buy from. Palmer Holland will make your business better.”

“Baerlocher is known in the market as being the metal stearates specialist – one solution, one quality, and locally produced worldwide,” said Tony Denton, Business Director – Plastics, Palmer Holland. “It means a great deal to have a globally-recognized partner such as Baerlocher backing us so that we may provide strong technical support to our customers.”

For more information, contact your Palmer Holland Account Manager or Tony Denton, Palmer Holland Business Director – Plastics, at tdenton@palmerholland.com. You can also visit the Baerlocher landing page.


About Baerlocher
The Baerlocher Group is a leading manufacturer of additives for the plastics industry. Its portfolio includes a broad range of stabilizers and other additives suitable for all polymer applications. Baerlocher has a strong focus on customer and employee needs and is highly committed to innovation and sustainability. Its pioneering and proactive role is underlined by the support provided to the PVC industry during the transition from lead- to calcium-based stabilizers and by its innovative lubricant systems for wood plastic composites. Back to In The News