BIEGLO strengthens its cooperation with Gharda Polymers, a Division of Gharda Chemicals, and its supply chain for GIMIDE™ Polyetherimide (PEI) in Europe and North America.
Earlier this year, BIEGLO expanded its high-performance polymer portfolio with GIMIDE™ PEI from Gharda Polymers, providing customers with an additional source for Polyetherimide.
This Week, John Biesterfeld, CEO of the BIEGLO Group, and Miteya Rahane, Vice President Marketing & Sales of BARplast LLC are visiting Gharda Polymers in India to further strengthen the cooperation between manufacturer and distributor.
BARplast is part of the BIEGLO Group and serves customers in the USA, Canada and Mexico, and BIEGLO supplies Europe and all other countries worldwide.
The visit focuses on the further development of the GIMIDE™ business, technical and market requirements, supply continuity and the long-term cooperation between Gharda Polymers and the BIEGLO Group.
More than just a second source
For BIEGLO, establishing a second source means more than adding another material to its portfolio.
Reliable sourcing of high-performance polymers requires close cooperation with manufacturers, direct technical exchange and a clear understanding of customers’ current and future requirements.
With GIMIDE™, the BIEGLO Group offers customers an additional source for Polyetherimide (PEI) – a high-performance thermoplastic used in demanding electrical, electronic, automotive, aerospace and industrial applications.
PEI combines high temperature resistance with mechanical strength, dimensional stability and electrical insulation properties, making it a versatile engineering polymer for demanding environments.
Strengthening resilient supply chains
The cooperation with Gharda Polymers reflects the BIEGLO Group’s broader sourcing strategy: establishing strong relationships with international manufacturers and making high-performance polymer technologies accessible to customers across different markets.
Diversifying sources can help processors and OEMs reduce dependency on individual supply chains while increasing flexibility in material qualification and procurement.
The personal visit in India is therefore an important next step in the cooperation between Gharda Polymers and the BIEGLO Group.
What started with the introduction of GIMIDE™ as an additional PEI source is developing into a long-term partnership focused on technical exchange, supply security and the further growth of high-performance polymers in Europe and North America.
GIMIDE™ PEI is available through BARplast in the USA, Canada and Mexico and through BIEGLO in Europe and the rest of the world.