January 9, 2023

Orion Engineered Carbons recently entered a distribution agreement with newly formed ION Specialties, based in Mexico City.

Effective Jan. 17, 2023, ION Specialties will represent Orion’s specialty carbon black product lines for paints, coatings, inks, adhesives and plastics throughout Mexico. ION Specialties is a subsidiary of Quimica Delta s. a., a major chemical supplier to the Americas.  

“ION Specialties has put together an impressive team of seasoned salespeople, and coupled the team with the Quimica Delta infrastructure of warehouses, laboratories and logistical support,” said David Roth, Orion Channel Manager.  “We are excited to be part of ION’s portfolio and look forward to partnering with them to serve the Mexican market.” 

Carlos Rivas, ION Specialties general manager, adds, “ION Specialties is pleased to represent the leading producer of carbon black, Orion Engineered Carbons,” Rivas said. “This agreement strengthens our portfolio and helps serve the Mexican market with high quality products.”