Horn, one of North America’s premier specialty distributors of raw chemical materials, announced a new partnership with Engineered Polymer Solutions (EPS) and Color Corp. of America (CCA). The new partnership provides Horn with a more complete portfolio of high-performance acrylic resins for the coatings industry.Effective Dec. 1,2015, Horn will represent EPS and CCA as their exclusive sales distributor throughout the West Coast and Southwest territories, offering a full line of high-performance acrylic, styrene-acrylic and alkyd resins as well as pigment dispersion and colorants for the architectural and industrial coatings and related industries.
“Horn seeks to engage with best-in-class suppliers to benefit our partners and customers across the diverse industries we serve,” said Bob Ahn, president, Horn Industrial Division. “When we sought to further expand our product line, we were keen on partnering with an industry leader that shared our values in customer service, innovation and technical expertise. EPS is an industry leader in its space and our new partnership gives us the opportunity to better serve our customers through the distribution of broad application, performance-based technologies. We’ve earned the trust of EPS and CCA and we are confident this partnership will flourish with the dedicated service of our professional and technically trained sales force.”
The advanced technology of EPS’ waterborne resins and CCA’s pigment dispersions helps to complete Horn’s award-winning product lines for key industry segments including architectural and industrial coatings, inks, adhesives and construction.
“A long-standing reputation of excellence in specialty distribution was the key to our decision in choosing Horn to represent us and distribute our innovations in the West and Southwest,” said Henry Bunch, division vice president, EPS-Materials. “We are looking forward to the new opportunities that open as a result of our new partnership with Horn.”
Established in 1961, Horn is one of North America’s premier distributors of specialty ingredients, chemicals and raw materials. Originally founded as a specialty chemical distributor, Horn remains an entrepreneurial-driven company with a team of technically-proficient and trained professionals. Headquartered in La Mirada, California, with representation in 11 western states and in the Southwest, its specialized market segments encompass six distinct distribution business units including coatings and building materials, advanced materials, care elements, nutraceuticals, foodtech and animal wellness. For more than 50 years, Horn’s entrepreneurial approach to customer service embraces challenge and opens opportunities to reinvent and improve on traditional business models. Horn ranks in the ICIS Top 20 list of North America Chemical Distribution Leaders and is an employee-owned/ESOP company.
Engineered Polymer Solutions and Color Corp. of America provide performance-based resins and colorants specifically designed for the architectural, industrial, construction and adhesive markets. We are committed to understanding the needs of our customers and helping them succeed. With a personalized approach, innovative technology and exceptional technical service, EPS makes doing business easy.
EPS: (800) 442-4676
Horn: (800) 442-HORN
