Gelest, Inc. announced the appointment of Nordmann as its new primary distribution partner for the EMEA region effective January 1, 2026. This new partnership reflects the company’s ongoing commitment to improving customer experience, strengthening regional accessibility, and providing more responsive in-market technical support.“Enhancing the service and support our EMEA customers receive is top priority for Gelest,” said Eric Strating, Commercial Director at Gelest. “By partnering with Nordmann — an established distributor with decades of experience and strong technical capabilities across specialty chemicals — we can better meet customer needs through faster response times, localized engagement, and expanded technical resources across the region.”
Nordmann will assume full sales responsibility for Gelest’s portfolio of specialty acrylates, silanes, silicones, and metal-organic compounds beginning in 2026. The partnership is particularly focused on supporting customers in coatings, adhesives, sealants & elastomers (CASE), electronics, medical & life sciences, and specialty chemical manufacturing, while leveraging Nordmann’s regional infrastructure, technical expertise, and regulatory capabilities to deliver improved service across these technology-driven markets.
“We are proud to partner with Gelest and represent their advanced materials portfolio across EMEA,” said Markus Grulich, Global Sales Director Monomers & Optical at Nordmann. “Gelest’s leadership in silane, silicone, and metal-organic chemistries aligns perfectly with Nordmann’s technical focus and strong regional presence. Together, we look forward to supporting customers with responsive local service and high-value solutions.”
Gelest and Nordmann are working closely to ensure a seamless and well-supported transition for all customers ahead of the January 1, 2026 handover.
