Lehigh Technologies expands in Latin America

Lehigh Technologies Inc., a leading sustainable materials company, announced its expansion in Latin America through a distribution partnership with Andes Chemical Corporation, a provider of specialty chemicals and logistic solutions with over two decades of experience in the region.  This partnership will expand Lehigh’s geographic reach and bolster its ability to meet growing demand for its micronized rubber powder (MRP). 

“Geographic expansion is a key component of our growth strategy,” said Lehigh Technologies CEO Dr. Alan Barton. “Andes’ reputation in the chemical industry along with its technical and solutions-oriented approach supports our technology strategy and facilitates our expansion into new geographies.”

Lehigh Technologies transforms end-of-life tire and post-industrial rubber into new materials that are incorporated into high-performance tires, consumer and industrial plastics goods, asphalt, coatings and construction materials.

Lehigh’s MRP helps customers lower their raw material costs and increase the sustainability profile of end products while maintaining or improving product performance. Lehigh’s customer base includes the largest tire companies in the world, with over 150 million tires manufactured using its MRP technology.