Ellsworth launches Australian adhesives distribution

Which will operate as a value-added provider specialising in the distribution of speciality chemicals and equipment. Ellsworth distributes a wide range of adhesives, sealants, lubricants, coatings, encapsulants, tapes, soldering products, surface preparations, specialty chemicals, maintenance and repair products and dispensing equipment. The Australian office presents the company with the opportunity to grow in the Trans-Tasman region and will be run by Kevin Tarrant, who has joined Ellsworth Adhesives as sales manager for Ellsworth Australia and New Zealand. Kevin has 25 years of experience with coatings, adhesives and insulation materials which will help him build key accounts, develop sales and marketing initiatives. Commenting on the development, Kelvin Wu, managing director of Ellsworth Adhesives Asia said: "We are excited with the addition of Kevin to the EAAU office. His familiarity with the adhesives industry and market knowledge is extremely valuable to building our business in the region."