#Composites

2025-12-18

Sicomin appoints CS Kompozyty as exclusive Distributor for Poland

Partnership strengthens distribution network across Central and Eastern Europe

Sicomin is pleased to announce the appointment of CS Kompozyty as its exclusive distributor for Poland. The partnership will provide Polish composite manufacturers with comprehensive access to Sicomin's broad range of performance epoxy resins, green epoxies, hardeners, and adhesive solutions, supported by local technical expertise and rapid delivery capabilities.

CS Kompozyty (Szczecin, Poland) brings over a decade of composite industry experience to the partnership. Originally operating as the composite technology department of CSV Group, the company was established as an independent entity in 2017 to provide specialized service to the growing Polish composites sector. The company holds ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and ISO 45001 certifications, demonstrating its commitment to quality management, environmental responsibility, and workplace safety standards.

"We are delighted to partner with CS Kompozyty as our distributor in Poland," said Tom Kerriou, Export Sales Technician, Sicomin. "Their technical expertise, established customer relationships, and proven logistics capabilities make them an ideal partner to support the Polish composites industry”.

CS Kompozyty's experienced technical and sales team will provide comprehensive support for Sicomin's product portfolio that includes resin systems for marine, wind energy, automotive, aerospace, and industrial applications. The complete portfolio will be available including fire retardant, foaming, infusion and the market leading GreenPoxy and Top Clear ranges, that will each enable exceptional results for modern composite production requirements.

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