Huntsman broadens TPU distribution partnership with WOBATEK GmbH across Central and Eastern Europe
2025-12-08 00:00:00
Huntsman, a global leader in thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU) elastomers, has strengthened its long-standing distribution partnership with WOBATEK Kunststoffvertriebs GmbH. Under a new agreement, WOBATEK will extend the supply of Huntsman’s AVALON®, IROGRAN® and IROSTIC® TPU portfolios to customers in Austria and Poland, in addition to Southern Germany, the Czech Republic, and Switzerland.
The expanded cooperation highlights WOBATEK’s strong position as a specialist in engineering plastics for industrial applications. Operating since 2000 and headquartered in Sinzheim near Baden-Baden, the family-owned company has built a solid reputation for delivering high-performance thermoplastic solutions and maintaining close relationships with customers throughout the region.
Michael Kolm, Sales Portfolio Manager for Specialty Elastomers – EAIME at Huntsman, commented: “We’ve collaborated with WOBATEK since 2009 and together developed a robust customer base across Southern Germany, Czech Republic and Switzerland. Expanding our footprint into Poland and Austria allows even more companies in these fast-growing markets to access our advanced TPU technologies.”
Thomas Wolting, Managing Director at WOBATEK, added: “Expanding our distribution scope for Huntsman is an important milestone for us. Huntsman’s TPU grades are widely recognised in the industry for durability, flexibility, and sustainability, enabling customers to design lighter, stronger, and more efficient products. Strengthening our partnership reflects our commitment to innovation and customer success, and we look forward to supporting new and existing clients with top-tier polyurethane solutions.”
Huntsman’s TPU product range covers a wide spectrum of specialty elastomer and footwear applications. The company supports customers directly and through a network of trusted distribution partners across key geographic markets.
AVALON® TPU delivers excellent abrasion resistance, flexibility, and long-term durability for demanding industrial and footwear applications.
IROGRAN® TPU is a versatile family of elastomers designed for injection molding, extrusion, hot-melt processes and adhesive films, widely used in technical parts, films, footwear, apparel, and automotive components.
IROSTIC® TPU includes adhesive-grade solutions for solvent-based and hot-melt bonding, relied upon in footwear, textiles, and automotive manufacturing for their strong adhesion and consistent performance.
WOBATEK operates multiple regional sales offices and warehouse locations to ensure efficient supply across Europe.
For more information about WOBATEK, visit www.wobatek.de. To learn more about Huntsman’s TPU technologies, visit www.huntsman.com.
