Together with Foster Corporation, MedNet becomes a distributor in Europe for Arkema's high-performance polymers for medical applications. The agreement includes the Pebax® MED, Rilsan® MED, Rilsamid® MED, Rilsan®Clear MED and Kynar® MED product lines, and as of July 1, 2022, MedNet will represent Arkema in all countries in Europe, the Middle East and Africa. Foster Corporation, already Arkema's main distributor for polymers in North America and Asia, will continue to be represented in Europe by MedNet. MedNet will leverage its distribution channels and market position in Europe, providing customers with the advantage of a single, local point of contact for Foster's extensive portfolio of compounds and Arkema's high-performance polymers. "Building on our long-standing and successful relationship with Foster Corporation, we look forward to deepening the relationship and expanding distribution activities into medical polymers through the partnership with Arkema. Our extensive market knowledge and experience, as well as our long-standing customer relationships, will enable us to best support the success of all parties and provide the best possible service to our customers," comments MatthiasHeinz, Managing Director at MedNetFrancois Ruas, Health & Beauty Global Market Manager at Arkema, adds: "We are very pleased to expand our relationship with MedNet and Foster. This distribution partnership and the expertise gained in the medical market will help Arkema to successfully grow our business in Europe, particularly for the biobased Rilsan® MED polyamide 11 and our flagship Pebax® MED elastomers. "Larry Johnson, President of Foster Distribution, is also pleased with the expansion of the existing relationship: "MedNet's experience in the European healthcare market is second to none. MedNet will leverage this experience along with Foster's expertise to develop new business opportunities in the region for Arkema medical products. In addition, we can assure European customers of Arkema "MED" products that Foster and MedNet will work closely together to ensure a smooth transition and continue the proven, outstanding customer service. "Foster and Arkema have long enjoyed a successful partnership for the marketing and distribution of Arkema's "MED" products for critical medical applications in North America and Asia. Now the scope of this partnership is being extended with the addition of MedNet.