Brenntag Specialties, Inc. (BSI), a specialty chemical distributor to the construction market, has dedicated a new construction applications laboratory in Phoenix, Arizona. Barbara Penunuri, technical manager for the construction market will oversee this new facility, building on BSI’s technical support capability in this focus market.

“Our goal is to assist customers by developing formulation solutions that help them respond to changing market demands," said Lewis Clark, vice president, new business development. "Additionally, BSI will promote unique materials from strategic market suppliers. We have established exclusive, national suppliers for this market, and feel the combination of product knowledge, application experience and committed resources puts BSI in an excellent position to service the market needs."

Primary construction applications laboratory capabilities include: materials recommendations, application assistance, formulation advice, process advice, starting point formulas, comparative analysis, and key parameter testing.

Formulators interested in learning more about Brenntag Specialties’ construction applications laboratory in North America and the products offered by Brenntag Specialties, can contact their local sales or customer service representative.