Kraton Corporation, a leading global producer of specialty polymers and high-value biobased products derived from pine chemicals, announced the execution of agreements with International Paper, a global leader in sustainable packaging solutions, to maintain uninterrupted site services at Kraton’s Savannah, Georgia facility. These agreements underscore the companies’ shared commitment to ensuring supply reliability, operational continuity, and support for the long-term health of the pine chemicals industry.
International Paper will continue providing essential site services to Kraton, enabling uninterrupted production and delivery of critical pine chemical products. The arrangement supports Kraton’s efforts to sustain operations without disruption while it invests in future infrastructure at the Savannah facility. These investments are designed to enable long-term independent operations and reinforce Kraton’s strategic focus on resilience and growth.
“Securing this agreement reinforces our unwavering commitment to our customers and the pine chemicals industry,” said Minco van Breevoort, President of Kraton Pine Chemicals. “It’s business as usual. Our teams are fully aligned to ensure reliable operations, and this agreement provides continuity of supply to pine chemical markets as we invest in our long-term capabilities.”
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The partnership reflects a shared vision between Kraton and International Paper to strengthen the pine chemicals value chain and ensure stable supply to customers across key global markets.
“We are pleased to renew and extend our partnership with Kraton,” said Chris Roeder, Vice President and General Manager, Pine Chemicals and Low Carbon Solutions at International Paper. “This arrangement confirms our long-standing relationship with Kraton and our commitment to being a reliable, long-term partner to Kraton and participant in the pine chemicals markets for years to come.”
SOURCE: PRNewswire